Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
This bacon ranch cheese ball is a quick and easy appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch, bacon, and green onions. It's perfect for holiday entertaining, game day, or any other occasion.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 6 tablespoons green onions sliced thinly (divided)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut the bacon into 1/3" strips. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add the slices bacon, and saute for 5-8 minutes until sizzling and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon bits to a paper plate lined with a paper towel to cool.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup bacon bits, 1/3 cups of the sliced green onions, shredded cheddar, and Hidden Valley ranch mix. Mix on low speed until well-combined.
- Turn off the mixer, remove the cheese mixer from the bowl, and form it into a ball with a rubber spatula. If you can't get it smooth or into a symmetrical ball shape, you can use your hands.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter and cover the sides and top with bacon bits. Garnish with the remaining sliced green onions, then cover with plastic wrap until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing instructions: wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg