Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
A creamy cheese ball coated in bacon pieces, Chex cereal and pecans. Full of flavor and has the perfect crunch.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 blocks, softened)
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 6 strips bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
- ½ cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup Chex cereal (crushed)
For serving: Crackers, vegetables
Instructions
- In a bowl, blend together the cream cheese and ranch seasoning with a hand mixer. Stir in the cheese, green onions, 1/4 cup of Chex and half of the bacon.
- Place mixture on plastic wrap, cover and form into ball. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Just before serving, spread out pecans, crushed Chex and remaining bacon onto a plate. Remove cheese ball from plastic wrap and roll in mixture until well-coated.
- Place on a platter with crackers and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
To make in advance: Prepare as instructed, however leave off outer coating. Store in fridge until ready to serve. Right before serving, roll in the coating and enjoy.
If you don't have Chex, you could substitute with a crushed cracker or add more chopped pecans to cover the cheese ball.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 93mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.5mg