Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

This delightful cheese ball is sure to be a fan favorite at your next gathering. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or to up the bacon goodness, serve with cheddar bacon crisps

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Refrigerate Time:
30 mins
Stand Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • 4stripsbacon

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened

  • 2tablespoonsdry ranch dressing mix

  • ¼cupchopped pecans

Cooking Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon strips to a lined baking sheet with a drip tray. Refrigerate bacon until crisp.

  2. In a bowl spread out cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the cheese. Blend together until well combined.

  3. Chop bacon until it resembles fine crumbs. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Add remaining bacon to the cream cheese mixture. Using clean (gloved) hands roll cream cheese mixture into a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes

  4. Combine chopped pecans and reserved bacon in a small bowl. Cover cream cheese ball with pecan bacon mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe15
Calories103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
5g
23%
Cholesterol
22mg
7%
Sodium
173mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Protein
2g
Potassium
46mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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