Chicken Cheese Ball
2 - (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (I used Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese)
1 - 1-oz.) package ranch dressing mix (I used Hidden Valley ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix)
1 - (10-oz. or 12.5-oz) can chicken breast (I used Swanson white premium chunk chicken breast)
2 - (1-oz.) package pecan chips ( I used Fisher pecan chips)
Crackers of your choice
~ Add chicken, mix thoroughly.
~ Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight, this makes rolling the cheese ball a easier.
~ If desired, use half of the cream cheese-chicken mixture and roll into 2 small cheese balls or use entire amount to make 1 large cheese ball.
~ Sprinkle pecan chips on a plate.
~ Roll cheese ball(s) in pecan chips until completely coated.
~ Use remaining pecans to sprinkle around base of the cheese ball(s).
~ Serve with your favorite crackers.
In a medium bowl , combine cream cheese and ranch dressing mix.
Mix very well to evenly distribute ranch dressing mix throughout the cream cheese.
Add chicken, mix thoroughly.
Chicken mixed well with the cream cheese and ready to chill.
Chill for at least one hour or overnight. This makes rolling the cheese mixture into a ball much easier. You can use half of the mixture and make two small cheese balls or use entire mixture for one large cheese ball. I chose to make one large cheese ball. Roll chilled mixture into a large cheese ball.
Sprinkle pecan chips on a plate and roll chilled chicken cheese ball in pecan chips until completly covered. Sprinkle remaining pecans around base of the cheese ball, if desired. You can also roll this cheese ball in finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese or crushed cracker crumbs, such as wheat thins finely crushed.
You can also place your favorite crackers around the base of the chicken cheese ball for a nice presentation.
This is a delicious cheese ball. Great served any time you need an appetizer.
* Recipe Source: Recipe Adapted From Allrecipes.com *
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