Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Puffs

This is another great recipe from the folks over at Hidden Valley.

Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Puffs

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch Milk Recipe Original Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
10 1-inch slices French bread

Mix the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix. Spread mixture on bread slices.

Broil until puffed and golden (about 3 to 4 minutes.)

Hidden Valley Ranch Quesadillas

This recipe comes from the folks at Hidden Valley. We’ve all probably used their salad dressing or their dip. Their product makes GREAT dip for veggies or for pretzels or Wheat Thins or, well, you get the idea.

They also have other recipes though, including this yummy one for those of us who like quesadillas. I hope you enjoy it!

Hidden Valley Ranch Quesadillas

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Milk Recipe Original Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
¾ cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup chunky salsa
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Vegetable oil

Blend together Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix, mayonnaise, milk, salsa and cheese. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Spread mixture over 5 tortillas, covering with remaining tortillas. Brush tops with oil.

On a baking sheet, broil until golden (1 minute). Turn; repeat process. Broil until cheese is melted.

Cut each into 8 wedges.

Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball

Don’t you just love all the recipes that come out around the holidays? This is one of those, clipped from a magazine an unknown number of years ago. I could wait and share it when the holiday parties start. But in the Deep South college football is the perfect time to eat and snack and cheer your team on to victory!

Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball

½ cup prepared, double strength Hidden Valley Ranch Milk Recipe Original Ranch Salad Dressing
(1 package, ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup milk)
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature for 1 hour
6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature for one hour
5 oz. sliced almonds, toasted

Mix the double strength salad dressing and cream cheese. Beat well with electric mixer. Add Cheddar cheese and blend. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.

Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in toasted almonds.

Layered Mexican Dip

I've found that some of the best recipes are given out by the people selling food products. Hidden Valley is no exception.

Hidden Valley Layered Mexican Dip

1 packet Original Ranch Dip Mix
1 pint sour cream
1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2 1/4 oz) diced ripe olives, drained
chopped tomatoes
green onions

Spread refried beans in a serving dish. Mix dip mix with sour cream and place on top of refried beans.  Spread cheese on top. Spread olives on top of the cheese. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and green onions.