Description
This Creamy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Made with smooth cream cheese, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, and bold ranch seasoning, it comes together in minutes with no baking required. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Extra bacon bits, chopped nuts, or fresh herbs for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add Flavor: Stir in chopped green onions and half of the crumbled bacon until fully combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up for easy shaping.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Using clean hands, form the mixture into a smooth ball.
- Coat: Roll the cheese ball in remaining bacon bits, nuts, or herbs until fully covered.
- Final Chill: Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best texture, let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving. Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest result. This recipe can be made up to two days ahead for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg