Cheese Ball Recipe
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Cheese Ball Recipe
Description
The Cheese Ball Recipe involves mixing softened cream cheese and sour cream with half the cooked bacon, a blend of shredded Mexican and cheddar cheeses, green onions, walnuts, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and poppy seeds. After blending until smooth, the mixture is shaped into a ball and rolled in a chopped topping made from the reserved bacon, cheddar, green onions, walnuts, and poppy seeds. This topping adds texture and bursts of flavor contrasting with the creamy interior. The bacon provides smokiness while the ranch seasoning adds a tangy depth.
This cheese ball works well as an appetizer served with crackers or vegetables. It can be made ahead and refrigerated, making it convenient for gatherings. Adjust ranch seasoning amount to avoid over-salting, as brands differ in strength.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Bacon chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 16 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese shredded (4 cheese blend)
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped and divided
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped and divided
- 2 to 3 Tbsp ranch seasoning add to taste*
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 1/4 tsp poppy seeds divided
Instructions
- Cut bacon into small pieces and sauté until cooked. Once cooled, set aside 1/4 of the bacon for the topping.
- In a bowl, add 3/4 of the bacon, 1/4 cup sour cream, 16 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup four-cheese blend, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 3 Tbsp green onions, 1/4 cup walnuts, 3 Tbsp Ranch seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp poppy seeds. With a wooden spatula, mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Finely chop the remaining 1/4 of bacon, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1 Tbsp green onion, and 1/4 cup walnuts. Mix together with the 1/4 tsp poppy seed. Spread this mixture onto a cutting board.
- Form a ball out of the cheese mixture and roll the cheese ball over the toppings to fully coat and shape into an even ball as it's coated. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Start by adding 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning and adjust according to taste to prevent oversalting.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Prepare the bacon topping separately to add crisp texture that contrasts with the creamy ball interior.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball until firm to make slicing or spreading easier when serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 4g | |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 456IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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