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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Easy cheese ball recipe featuring bacon and lots of cheddar cheese. This bacon ranch cheese ball is a great make ahead appetizer or snack.
Course
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine
American
Keyword
bacon, cheese ball, ranch
Prep Time
15
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
360
kcal
Author
Darlene Kratz
Ingredients
Cheese Ball
2
8 oz
blocks of cream cheese,
softened
2
tbsp
buttermilk
1
tbsp
dried parsley
1
tsp
dried garlic powder
1
tsp
dried dill
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/4
tsp
dried onion powder
1
tsp
Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
to taste
2
cups
sharp cheddar cheese,
shredded
2
tbsp
green onion,
chopped
4
pieces
of bacon,
cooked and chopped
Topping
4
pieces
of bacon,
cooked and chopped
1
tbsp
green onions,
chopped
1
tbsp
fresh parsley,
chopped
1/4
cup
pecans,
chopped
Instructions
Cheese Ball
Mix together the cream cheese and buttermilk until creamy.
Add in the spices and Worcestershire sauce.
Fold in cheese, bacon and onion.
Place mixture on plastic wrap, cover with additional plastic wrap and form into a ball.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to overnight.
Topping
Mix together the bacon, green onions, parsley and pecans. Spread onto a plate or baking sheet.
Assemble Cheese Ball
Roll the cheese ball in topping mixture and serve.
Notes
Serve with crackers, pretzels, crostini, or veggies.
Nutrition
Calories:
360
kcal