Easy Paprika Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Paprika Cheese Ball 

Ranch dressing mix lends an herb-y tang to this cream cheese and mozzarella combo; the crunch comes from chopped nuts.

"A delicious and easy way to enjoy a simple appetizer with just a few ingredients. Serve with crackers  or sliced French bread and enjoy!  

Prep Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs

Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

·             2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

·            1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

·           ½ sweet red pepper (diced into extra small cubes)

·           2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese

·          ¼ cup parmesan cheese

·          1/2 tsp paprika

·         1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts – (I like to mix half & half )

Directions

  In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix, paprika seasoning, diced sweet red pepper and cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Yum!

* I usually make 4 cheese balls with this recipe and freeze them.  Put in the refrigerator the day before use. Perfect for having around the holidays.