Ranch Spinach Cheese Ball

This cheese ball contains only whole ingredients and is free of powder mixes.  This is perfect for the holidays or anytime when you are expecting company.  Who doesn't love a yummy cheese spread on crackers or veggies?

Ingredients:

• two 8 oz. packages light cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• one 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
• 1/4 c. onion, grated (with juice)
• 1 tsp. ground garlic powder
• 1/4 c. chives, chopped
• 1/4 c. dill weed, chopped
• 1/4 c. parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped nuts (optional)

• In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix cream cheese and cheddar together.  Once mixture is combined add all remaining items except nuts if using.
• Place two pieces of plastic wrap on a flat surface and divide among the plastic wrap.  I used chopped pecans but you could use walnuts too. 
• Divide the mixture and place on the plastic wrap then form into a ball and roll the chopped nuts around the cheese ball.
• Once the cheese balls have been formed store them wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight container.
• Makes 2 Cheese Balls.

*You can shape the mixture into balls like I did here or shape the mixture into a log.

Enjoy!