RANCH-STYLE CHEESE BALL

Lael Henderson, Recipe #7

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix
½ cup Mayonaise
½ cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped onion (or 1 Tablespoon dried onion)
1 teaspoon Beau Monde seasoning
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheeseCombine all ingredients in food processor.

Process for 30 to 45 seconds or until well mixed.
(Can also just add ingredients to softened cream cheese and mix well with a wooden spoon)

Shape into ball; place on serving plate.
Sprinkle with additional dilweed . Serve with assorted crackers.
Yield: 1 cheese ball.

From The Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook–Pam Allen of Aurelia, Iowa
Note: I usually don't form it into a ball--just put it in a dish with a lid and store it in the fridge that way.