Ranch Dressing Cheese Log

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
  • One 1-ounce package ranch dressing mix, such as Hidden Valley
  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • Crackers or bagel chips, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and dressing mix.
  2. 2
    Add the cheddar cheese and continue beating until thoroughly blended.
  3. 3
    Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    When firm, shape the wrapped cheese mixture into a log.
  5. 5
    Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet or a piece of wax paper.
  6. 6
    Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the nuts to coat it on all sides.
  7. 7
    Serve with crackers or bagel chips.

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