Holiday Ranch Cheese Ball

Get a head start on ideas for the Holidays so you can enjoy them stress-free!

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup milk
• 5 ounces sliced or slivered almonds or your favorite chopped nuts.

Let Cheddar and cream cheeses stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.  Combine salad dressing mix, mayo and milk in small mixer bowl; mix well.  Add cream cheese; and beat until smooth.  Add cheddar cheese and mix again.  Chill, covered, in freezer for 30 minutes.  Shape into ball; coat with almonds.  Will serve 16.