Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This bacon ranch cheese ball is exploding with delicious flavors! It is sure to be a new party favorite.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 119kcal
Ingredients
Cheese ball
- 6 pieces cooked bacon cut into small pieces
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix or a 1-ounce envelop
- ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 pieces cooked bacon cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup cup green onion
Instructions
- First, cook 8 pieces of bacon in a skillet until crispy on both sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble or cut into small pieces. Divide in half and sa
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheese, ranch dressing mix, half the bacon, half of the green onions, garlic powder and black pepper. Use a spatula to combine thoroughly.
- Spread out a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Spoon the mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap. Wrap it up in plastic wrap to form a round ball. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Before serving, place the remaining bacon and green onion on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the bacon onion mixture to coat the outside. Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
Notes: You don't necessarily have to cover the bottom of the cheese ball with your bacon & onion, just the top and sides that will be visible.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 0.1mg
