Ranch Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
6 oz. cream cheese
1 envelope Ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 c. mayonnaise
5 oz. sliced, toasted almonds
1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. thin sliced ham, shredded (optional)

Preparation

Let Cheddar and cream cheese stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Combine salad dressing mix, mayonnaise and milk in mixer bowl; mix well.
Add cream cheese; beat until smooth.
Add Cheddar cheese and ham; mix well.
Chill, covered, in freezer for 30 minutes.
Shape into ball; coat with almonds.