Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe - This creamy, dreamy cheese ball melds together bacon, ranch seasoning, and is the encased in chopped pecans. Perfect for easy entertaining!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasoning
- 3 medium green onions sliced
- 3-5 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix together the softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well combined. Stir in the Stone House and Ranch seasonings until well combined.
- Add green onions and cooked bacon and stir until well combined. Turn the mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap, form the cheese ball mixture into a ball and then wrap tightly with the plastic wrap. Place into the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and roll in the chopped pecans, making sure to press the chopped pecans into the cheese ball to secure. Place onto a serving platter with your favorite crackers and a knife for serving.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions:
Prepare the cheese ball, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to come to room temperature.
Storage Tips:
To store. Place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze. Prepare as directed, wrap in plastic wrap, and place into a freezer-safe, zip-top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 1 months.
To serve from frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, allow to reach room temperature for serving.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Dip
Add 1/4 cup sour cream to the recipe and stir the pecans into the cream cheese mixture. Pour into a small bowl and serve as a dip!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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