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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Quick and easy cheese ball recipe loaded with flavor from bacon, ranch, pecans and more. Perfect appetizer recipe for a party!

Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 lices Bacon prepared and diced, divided
  • 1/3 c. Chopped Pecans
  • 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves divided
  • 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature 8 oz each
  • 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz pkg Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1/3 c. BBQ sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 3 Tbsp parsley; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cheddar cheese, Ranch Seasoning, BBQ Sauce, remaining bacon and parsley and mix until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Cover cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove cheese mixture from refrigerator and place until serving platter. Shape into a ball with your hands.
  5. Roll in the bacon, pecan and parsley mixture, making sure all sides are coated. You may have to pat the coating on in places so it sticks.
  6. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

  • Want an easy way to cook a bunch of bacon at once without the mess? My oven-baked bacon is perfect for this recipe.
  • You can buy Ranch seasoning, or use my homemade Ranch dip seasoning if you want to DIY it!
  • Once you’ve made the cream cheese ball (before you coat it), you can keep it in the fridge overnight. This is great for parties when you want to make things ahead of time.
  • If you have any leftovers they will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 493mg (21%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1272IU (25%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1272IU 25%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 195mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.