Cheddar-Ranch Cheese Bites

Name: Cheddar-Ranch Cheese Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 package (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix; Paprika; Pretzel sticks

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These nibbles make a terrific snack for a crowd. For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free pretzel sticks and make sure the dressing mix is gluten-free, too.

Serves: 42Prep: 20 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 42

Ingredients

2 packages (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 package (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
Paprika
Pretzel sticks

Directions

Step 1
Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step 2
In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing mix, or mix ingredients with electric mixer on low speed.
Step 3
Shape into 1” balls. Place on baking sheet.
Step 4
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
Step 5
Just before serving, sprinkle bites lightly with paprika. Insert pretzel stick into each bite and to serve.