Delicious Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Bacon lovers' favourite appetiser is this bacon ranch cheese ball! Serve this simple cheese ball with your favourite crackers for a quick snack.

INGREDIENTS

For the cheese ball: – 16 ounces cream cheese softened – 8 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese – ½ cup finely sliced green onion – ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon – 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix OR 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce For the topping: – 2 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon – 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onion – ½ cup finely chopped pecan

Step 1

While the cream cheese is soft, use an electric mixer to beat it in a large bowl until it is smooth and creamy. 

Step 2

Put in the rest of the cheese ball's ingredients. Mix everything together by beating it. 

Step 3

Lay out a big piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Put the mix in the middle of the plastic wrap. 

Step 4

Cover the cheese with the plastic wrap by pulling up the sides. Roll the cheese into a ball. Put in the fridge for at least three hours.

Step 5

Put the topping items in a shallow bowl before you serve. Spread the nuts, bacon, and green onions out on a work surface. 

Step 6

Carefully roll the cheese ball in them to cover it.  Put crackers on the side.

NUTRITION

– Calories: 323kcal,  – Carbohydrates: 6g,  – Protein: 10g,  – Fat: 29g,  – Saturated Fat: 14g,  – Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g,  – Monounsaturated Fat: 9g,  – Trans Fat: 0.01g,  – Cholesterol: 74mg,  – Sodium: 596mg,  – Potassium: 147mg,  – Fiber: 1g,  – Sugar: 2g,  – Vitamin A: 904IU,  – Vitamin C: 1mg,  – Calcium: 214mg,  – Iron: 0.4mg

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