Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
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This cheese ball has a perfect blend of flavors including ranch, crispy bacon bits, 2 kinds of cheese, and chives.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix (Equal to about 3 Tablespoons)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese see notes*
- ¼ cup green onions diced (can sub 1/3 cup diced chives)
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Use a silicone spatula to mix all ingredients until well combined. Transfer to saran wrap and use it to help you mold it into a ball.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes in order to allow the flavors to blend. Remove saran wrap and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with crackers, vegetables, Pita chips, or crusty breads.
- As of 12/2020: Sour Cream, Garlic Powder, and White Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese were added to the recipe for improved taste and texture. They are optional, but recommended. The recipe video does not include these ingredients.
Notes
- *I like to use a combination of sharp yellow and white cheddar. Cracker Barrel is my brand of choice. For best results, shred it from a block instead of using bagged shredded cheese. Monterey Jack is a good option to add to the mix as well.
- PRO Tips For This Recipe
- Important! Be sure to get Ranch seasoning mix for this recipe, not Ranch dip mix, they do taste differently and have different uses.
- This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- I like to fry the bacon the night before making this as it's a lot quicker and gives it time to cool before mixing with the cheese.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 1 hour before you prepare, (if possible). This makes it easier to combine evenly with the other ingredients.
- Optional: Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans for an added crunch.
- Some people roll these into bite-sized balls and serve them with toothpicks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
826IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 826IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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