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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
5 from 6 votes

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is made with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and plenty of bacon. Serve with crackers and veggies!

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks, Others
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 package (5 ounces) Bacon divided, Oscar Meyer, precooked pieces
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley divided, chopped fresh leaves
  • 2 packages (8 ounces, each) cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • 1 package (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon pieces, all the pecans, and 2 tablespoons parsley; set aside. (This is the mixture you will roll cheese ball in.)
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, garlic, cheddar cheese, Ranch seasoning, Worcestershire, remaining bacon and parsley on medium-high until well combined.
  3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Shape the chilled mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture. Serve with crackers and veggies. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Yields: 1 cheese ball (serves about 8)