Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese ball made with common ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, and Ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese to blend smoothly.
- Measure and chop cheddar, bacon bits, and Ranch seasoning. If using green onions and nuts, chop them finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, and Ranch seasoning. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a ball, using plastic wrap to help form it.
- If desired, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts for coating.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
Serve with a variety of dippers like crackers, pretzels, and fresh veggies. Feel free to adjust seasoning and add-ins to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, party food, easy recipe