Black Pepper Cheese Ball

While I was menu planning for the Carolina Cup, T suggested that I make a Black Ball.  He's been asking me to make one of these for years, and I've just never gotten around to doing it.  T's mom used to always make these and it was one of his favorites.  I never actually knew what it was, "Black Ball" isn't the most appealing recipe name. 

I finally decided to make one, and reached out to his mom to get the recipe.  Had I known the recipe was so simple, I would have made this thing a long time ago.  Three ingredients- that's it.  And it was so yummy!

 

Black Pepper Cheese Ball

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened

1 package dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix

Course ground black pepper

Mix cream cheese and ranch dressing mix together and form into a ball.  Roll in black pepper until completely coated. Seal in an airtight container until ready to serve.  Serve with raw veggies or crackers.