Description
Delightful bite-sized cheeseballs that combine creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch flavor, perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like chives or parsley), chopped
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped herbs, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each cheeseball in any remaining crumbled bacon or fresh herbs to coat nicely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheeseballs to firm up.
- Serve with a selection of crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, or freeze for 2 to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheeseballs, appetizer, bacon, ranch, party snacks