The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

from thechunkychef.com
15 min

The ultimate cheese ball recipe made with creamy ranch flavored cream cheese, and plenty of bacon, cheese, and other tasty add-ins.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese (, room temperature)
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream ((optional but recommended))
  • 1 oz package ranch seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (, finely grated (divided))
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (, finely grated (divided))
  • 8 slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled (divided))
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions ((divided))
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    To a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, minced onion, salt and pepper.  Stir until well combined with a rubber spatula.

  2. 2

    Add remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining bacon and green onions to a small mixing bowl.  Add in poppy seeds and refrigerate alongside the cheese ball.

  3. 3

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread out the outer coating in an even layer.