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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

The best and easiest cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You just can’t go wrong with bacon and ranch together!

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 6 lices Bacon diced
  • ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves divided
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 1-ounce package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 2 tablespoons parsley; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, Ranch Seasoning, Worcestershire and remaining bacon and parsley on medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture.
  5. Serve with crackers.