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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

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 Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion, and the cooked and crumbled 6 pieces bacon,.
  3. Mix to combine the ingredients together until incorporated.
  4. Shape the mixture into a ball. I like to use saran wrap to make it easy!
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  • 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

Nutrition Information

Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 663mg (28%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 877IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 663mg 28%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 877IU 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

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