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The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
The ultimate cheese ball recipe made with creamy ranch flavored cream cheese, and plenty of bacon, cheese, and other tasty add-ins.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese , room temperature
- 3 Tbsp sour cream (optional but recommended)
- 1 oz package ranch seasoning
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese , finely grated (divided)
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese , finely grated (divided)
- 8 lices Bacon , cooked and crumbled (divided)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions (divided)
- 2/3 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
MAKE THE CHEESE BALL
- To a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, minced onion, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined with a rubber spatula.
- Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, all of the pepper jack cheese, half of the bacon, and half the green onions. Stir until mixed.
- Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and drop cream cheese mixture onto it. Cover tightly on all sides, and shape into a ball shape. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until firm.
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MAKE THE OUTER COATING
- Add remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining bacon and green onions to a small mixing bowl. Add in poppy seeds and refrigerate alongside the cheese ball.
- Before rolling the cheese ball, add pecans and stir well.
BEFORE SERVING
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread out the outer coating in an even layer.
- Remove plastic wrap and roll cheese ball in coating, making sure all sides are coated. You may have to pick up some of the coating and press it so it sticks.
- Serve immediately, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Prep time does not include chilling time, as that will vary from individual to individual.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.