Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

A cheese ball on the table is perfect for just about any get-together. Not only are they fun to eat, but so easy to make and serve. Add bacon into the mix and now we are really ready to partyEveryone knows that bacon makes everything better. These sweet, salty, smoky, crunchy morsels can be mixed into so many dishes and tantalize the taste buds. That's why this appetizer is always a crowd pleaser. Here all you have to do is combine some cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, pimientos, hot sauce, chives, ranch dressing mix and, of course, bacon, and you have a creamy, crunchy and delicious mixture. Once the cheese ball is rolled in chopped pecans, there is another level of texture and flavor that your guests will swoon over. No one will notice the other appetizers once this cheese ball hits the table and becomes the star of the party.

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Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

  • 1/5 Packages block style cream cheese
  • 0.80 ounce Finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/10 cup Sour cream
  • 1/10 Package ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 1/10 Package thick cut bacon
  • 1/10 Jar sliced pimientos
  • 0.03 cup Chives
  • 1/5 tablespoon Hot sauce
  • As required Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/10 cup Chopped pecans
Nutrition
value
168
calories per serving
15 g Fat7 g Protein2 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    15g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    216mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    34mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0mg
  • Vitamin B9
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    26mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    174mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats