Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. original Ranch dressing mix
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. mayonnaise
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded (at room temperature for 1 hour)
6 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature for 1 hour)
1/2 c. chopped nuts or bacon bits

Preparation

Mix Ranch dressing to double strength using milk and mayonnaise.
Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the double strength dressing with electric mixer.
Add Cheddar and blend well.
Cover and freeze 30 minutes.
Shape into ball; roll in chopped nuts or bacon bits, if desired.
Refrigerate.
(Use other half of dressing to make a second cheese ball; good for hostess gift!)