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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

An easy recipe for Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe. Cream cheese combined with bacon, green onion, shredded cheese and Ranch. The perfect appetizer for the Holidays.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Valentina

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

  • In a bowl, combine the bacon, sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, walnuts, Ranch, garlic, pepper, and poppyseeds.
  • With a wooden spatula, mix all ingredients until well combined and shape into a ball.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the cheese ball coating; bacon, shredded cheese, green onion, walnuts, and poppy seeds. Spread this mixture onto a cutting board or in a flat plate.
  • Fully coat and shape into an even ball as it's coated. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.