Description
A creamy and flavorful bacon ranch cheese ball perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Add crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape using your hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked bacon for best flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties for unique tastes.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: bacon ranch cheese ball, cheese ball recipe, party appetizers