5.0 from 3 votes
Bacon Ranch Cheese ball
A delicious cheese ball is such a great holiday appetizer and is so easy to make! Loaded with flavor, this bacon ranch cheese ball comes together quickly and is perfectly seasoned.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling time
2 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon finely diced
- ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
- 2 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley for rolling the cheese ball
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoon parsley
- 1 Tablespoon chives
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 2 tablespoons parsley; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives, spices and remaining bacon bits on medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Using a plastic wrap, shape the mixture with your hands into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or pita chips.
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Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened before mixing it. I like to take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes to an hour before using it so that it combines well.
- I prefer to mix the cheese in a stand mixer. You can mix it by hand, but it will take a little longer and make sure that everything is well combined.
- Cover and wrap well if making ahead of time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1136IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.