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Best Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Ranch Cheese Ball

Author: Courtney
This easy Ranch Cheese Ball is the best make-ahead party appetizer! It's full of yummy flavor from ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onion, and a few other delicious additions!
4.14 from 38 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Ranch Cheese Ball

  • 16 oz cream cheese ((Two 8 oz blocks))
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz Ranch Seasoning ((1 packet))
  • 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup bacon (chopped)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

For the Cheese Ball Coating

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded )
  • 2 tbsp green onions (finely chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor, standing mixer or in a large mixing bowl, combine together cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, Ranch seasoning packet, green onions, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Spritz clean hands with nonstick baking spray and mold the cheese mixture into a ball shape.
  • Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and add the ball on top. Fold up the plastic wrap around the ball and further mold into a ball.
  • Refrigerate for 8 hours (at least 4 hours if in a pinch). This will help firm up the cheese ball.
  • In a shallow dish or plate, stir together the coating (pecans, sharp cheddar cheese and green onions).
  • Unwrap the cheese ball and carefully roll it in the toppings. Gently press the toppings in to the sides, if needed.
  • Serve with crackers, crostini or toast rounds and enjoy!

Notes

Swap out cheddar cheese for any variety of cheeses (like white cheddar, pepper jack, colby jack, etc). 
Keyword cheese ball, ranch cheese ball
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
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