5 from 452 votes
Cheese Ball Recipe
This Cheese Ball Recipe blends cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, multiple cheeses, green onions, walnuts, and ranch seasoning into a creamy, textured ball coated with a crunchy topping of bacon, cheese, nuts, and poppy seeds. It serves as a flavorful appetizer or party snack with a mix of creamy and crisp elements.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.