Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

5 from 1 vote

This bacon ranch cheese ball will be your favorite go-to appetizer! The winning combination of bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese really stands out in this tasty cheese ball. Serve with crackers and watch everyone devour it!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon cheese ball, bacon ranch cheese ball, cheese ball recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (1-ounce) packet dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup pecans or almonds, finely chopped for coating

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix the 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese and 1 (1-ounce) packet dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix using an electric hand mixer.
Add the ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion, and the cooked and crumbled 6 pieces bacon,.
Mix to combine the ingredients together until incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a ball. I like to use saran wrap to make it easy!
Place 1 cup pecans or almonds, on a plate then roll the cheese ball over the nuts to coat the outside. You can make one big ball or two smaller ones!
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you're ready to serve. Enjoy with crackers or vegetables!

Notes

If you are short on time, buy the real bacon bits and add 1/2 cup.

Updated on December 18, 2024

Originally Posted on December 03, 2012

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