Description
A creamy and savory bacon ranch cheese ball for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch dressing, and green onions.
- Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- If desired, roll the ball in chopped nuts for added texture.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust ranch dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bacon ranch cheese ball, cheese ball recipe, appetizer recipe