Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball

I made this 13 years ago to take to a Thanksgiving dinner and my family has asked for it every year since. Good and easy.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 cheese ball

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) envelope  hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 10  ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
•  poppy seeds or  parsley or   nuts

Directions

1. Mix salad dressing mix double strength (using the 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 cup milk).
2. Blend in cream cheese with mixer.
3. Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
4. Form into a ball (If too soft place in freezer for a hour).
5. Garnish with poppy seeds, parsley, nuts, or your choice of topping.
6. Serve with crackers.