Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cheese ball recipe featuring bacon and ranch flavors, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and chopped green onions.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- If desired, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans before serving.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg