Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This classic bacon ranch cheese ball recipe is made with crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar. Serve it as one big ball or smaller ball bites. This make-ahead appetizer is a great way to feed a crowd!
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
There are few things I love more in this world than a gigantic cheese ball. (I’m a classy and complex person.)
This is the ultimate appetizer idea for a crowd, people love it. See below on serving options, you can serve it as one big ball, smaller cheese ball bites, or even baked in the oven.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Ranch Seasoning Mix- I like to buy it in bulk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon- Regular or Smokey
- Green Onions
How to Make it
- Mix all ingredients with a silicone spatula until evenly distributed.
- Roll into a large ball or use a small cookie scoop and roll 1/2 Tablespoon-sized balls.
- Cover with saran wrap.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour in order to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, Pita Chips, or crusty breads.
PRO Tips For This Recipe
- This cheese ball can be made up to two days ahead of time.
- I love serving this with water crackers because they’re sturdy and aren’t overpowering.
- Serve it warm: Check out my Warm Bacon Ranch Cheese Dip recipe.
- You can also try this Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
Try These Next!
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- Velveeta Queso
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- Baked Potato Slices
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- Perfect Fried Pickles
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Bacon Ranch Cheddar Cheese Ball
This cheese ball has a perfect blend of flavors including ranch, crispy bacon bits, 2 kinds of cheese, and chives.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix, (Equal to 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese,, shredded
- ¼ cup green onions,, diced (can sub 1/3 cup diced chives)
- 6 strips bacon,, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together with a silicone spatula until well combined. Form into a ball shape, these disposable kitchen gloves are handy for this. Wrap it in saran wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour if possible to allow the flavors to blend together. Serve with crackers, pita chips, or vegetables.
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Notes
This cheese ball can be made up to two days ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 645mg, Potassium: 133mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 935IU, Vitamin C: 0.6mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Made it for Thanksgiving and the whole family loved it and wanted the recipe
SO happy to hear it Linda!!!! I made it for Thanksgiving too, it’s a huge favorite!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share that with me! -Stephanie ❤️