Ranch and Bacon Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this quick and irresistibly creamy Ranch and Bacon Cheese Ball, a crowd-pleasing centerpiece perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Featuring the tangy, zesty kick of ranch seasoning, the richness of cream cheese, and sharp shredded cheddar, this no-bake recipe is further enhanced by the smoky goodness of crumbled bacon and a hint of fresh green onions. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can easily create a show-stopping dish that chills to perfection in the fridge. Rolled in a crispy coating of bacon and herbs, this cheese ball pairs beautifully with crackers or crunchy vegetables for dipping. Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to share, this easy-to-make, bacon-packed cheese ball will be the star of your spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup Cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- for serving Crackers or sliced vegetables
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Make sure it is at room temperature to ensure easier mixing.
Using a hand mixer or a rubber spatula, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the chopped green onions to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Place a large piece of plastic wrap on your countertop. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a ball by pulling the wrap tightly around the mixture.
Transfer the wrapped cheese ball to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, for extra flavor and garnish.
Serve with crackers or sliced vegetables of your choice for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 340.5 g | 437% | |
| Saturated Fat | 175.5 g | 878% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 975 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 8721 mg | 379% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 182.6 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2126 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 2172 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
