Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
The best and easiest cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You just can’t go wrong with bacon and ranch together!
Have you ever had a cheese ball before? Because if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. And if you have, well, you’re still in for a treat.
See, a cheese ball is literally a ball of whipped cream cheese mixed in with your favorite ingredients. In this case, a ton of fun goodies are thrown in here – from those crisp bacon bits to the Ranch seasoning mix, and a hit of Worcestershire for that depth of flavor.
Once it’s all whipped up, you’ll throw the mixture into plastic wrap, forming it into a ball as best as you can. Don’t worry – it doesn’t have to be perfect. Then you can throw it into the freezer or fridge to let it harden just a little bit.
When you’re ready to serve, you’ll roll the ball with some extra bacon and chopped pecans. Yes, extra bacon. Because at the end of the day, there can never be “too much” bacon, especially on game day.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 1-ounce package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, homemade or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 2 tablespoons parsley; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, Ranch Seasoning, Worcestershire and remaining bacon and parsley on medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture.
- Serve with crackers.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fisher Nuts. All opinions expressed are my own.
Sounds good hummy can’t wait to try this sounds great!!!!
OH MY! I’ve basically decided that I will only make your recipes from here on out. lol. Everything I’ve made from you and hilariously, every recipe pin that makes my mouth drool are all your recipes! Thank you for making my dinner decisions so easy for me!!!!
Hi this recipe looks delicious!!! Do you know what the Australian equivalent of ranch seasoning is in Australia, please?
To my understanding, Ranch Seasoning is not available in Australia. It may be best to make it from scratch as there are many DIY recipes available online.
Thanks..I’ll have a look. 🙂
LOVE IT !!!!!! love the pics
This looks so fun – I’ve never tried making a cheese ball so always get scared I’ll mess it up big time!
Your cheese ball turned out amazing! I bet the Ritz was perfect with it, too! Love those things 🙂 And no doubt this cheese ball is just packed with tons of flavor!
You can’t go wrong with bacon! Sounds like a perfect combination.
Dayum! This looks fantastic! I have only ever seen sweet recipes for cheeseballs, but this ranch style savoury one looks mouthwateringly good! 😀 Perfect for sharing in the weekend 😀 x
I actually HAVE NOT tried, OR made a cheese ball before!
I know, I live under a rock. BUT with bacon and ranch, I KNOW this has gotta be good! I love using ranch powder in things to make them ultra YUM. Pinned!