Make this SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP CHEESE BALL for holidays, parties, barbecues or potlucks. A fun and easy appetizer that will surely be a crowd favorite.
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CHEESE BALL RECIPE
Cheese Balls are great because they can be made ahead and have so many flavor variations. This recipe brings cheese balls and our favorite spinach artichoke dip together in one unstoppable and highly addictive appetizer.
A creamy dip base flavored with Ranch season, spinach and artichokes, formed into a ball then rolled into green onions and chopped pecans.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- Start with half a package of Ranch Seasoning then taste and add more to preferred flavor.
- Marinated artichoke hearts will work too. Be sure to drain off all of the oil to prevent the cheeseball from being too loose.
- Chopped walnuts or almonds will work in place of pecans.
MORE CHEESE BALL RECIPES:
DILL PICKLE CHEESE BALL – JALAPEÑO POPPER CHEESE BALL – PECAN BACON CHEESE BALL – CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE CHEESE BALL
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP CHEESE BALL
Make this SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP CHEESE BALL for holidays, parties, barbecues or potlucks. A fun and easy appetizer that will surely be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz of cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning*
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh baby spinach
- 1 (14oz) jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced green onions, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Chips, bread slices or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Beat together cream cheese, mayo and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add in spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan and ½ cup of the sliced green onions. Mix until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto two sheets of plastic wrap and roll into a ball shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until firm.
- Roll cheese ball into the remaining green onions and chopped pecans to coat. Transfer to serving tray.
- Allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Start with half a package of Ranch Seasoning then taste and add more to preferred flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 275Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 41mgSodium 483mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 7g
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