My Famous Ranch Cheese Ball

This one is the best cheese ball recipe you'll ever make. Really, people actually pay me to make it for their parties, events, holidays...it's that tasty! I hope you feel the same way...

2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese
1 packet of Ranch dressing mix (NOT the dip mix...I repeat NOT the dip mix)
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or almonds

In a large bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and cheddar cheese into the cream cheese with a fork. Using your hands, shape the mixture into a ball. Spread the pecans/almonds onto a cutting board or cookie sheet. Roll the cheese ball in them until completely covered. Place the ball into a small rounded bowl. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.