Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
This homemade cheese ball recipe makes the perfect fun and easy appetizer. Use crackers to get a perfect bite of that creamy, cheesy spread. This is an appetizer you won’t be able to get enough of.
Ingredients
Cheese Ball-
- 6 oz bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 16 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 Tbsps green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp Ranch seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Cheese Ball Coating-
- 2 oz bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Mix the bacon, sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, walnuts, Ranch dressing, garlic, pepper, and poppy seeds in a bowl.
- Combine the ingredients thoroughly with a wooden spatula and shape the mixture into a ball.
- Combine the bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, walnuts, and poppy seeds in a separate bowl for the coating.
- Spread this mixture onto a cutting board or a flat plate. Roll the cheese ball in the coating, ensuring it is evenly covered.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Storage. Keep leftovers tightly wrapped and in the refrigerator. Store for up to 3 days.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this cheeseball.
- Make it in advance. If making this cheese ball for a crowd, we recommend making it the morning of or even the night before! Wrap tightly and store in the fridge before you’re ready to serve.
- Presentation. Serve this cheeseball with an arrangement of crackers!