Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This easy bacon ranch cheese ball combines creamy cheese, tangy ranch, and crispy bacon bits into a perfect party appetizer.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese , at room temperature
- 1 oz package dry ranch dip mix (not salad dressing mix, use the dip mix)
- 3 oz package real bacon bits (not imitation bacon)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cheddar jack
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Place large piece of plastic wrap on the counter and transfer cream cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic. Wrap mixture in plastic wrap and form into a ball.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve with Ritz crackers, pretzels, or veggies.
Notes
- Optional: Roll finished cheese ball into extra bacon pieces, cheese and sliced green onions for a decorative presentation.
- Can be frozen, but not recommended.
- Cheese ball can last in the fridge, if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 7 days.
- Nutritional information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.1mg