Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball
This Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball is an easy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with ranch flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the bacon, green onions, and ranch dressing mix.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Place the chopped pecans on a plate.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and form it into a ball.
- Roll the cheeseball in the chopped pecans, coating it evenly.
- Wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
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