Description
This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning into a delightful appetizer, perfect for parties or game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (cooked)
- 1/4 cup ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, for rolling)
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, and chopped green onions in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts if using.
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
Notes
Use turkey bacon or leftover holiday ham for a lighter option. Let the cheese ball sit out for 15 minutes before serving for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, bacon, ranch, party food