Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• teaspoon garlic powder
• cup minced fresh chives
• Crackers for serving

Directions

Step 1: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat. Turn occasionally and cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Once browned, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and cool. Once cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and half of the crumbled bacon. Stir until well combined. Place the other half of the crumbled bacon in the refrigerator for later use.

Step 3: Shape the cheese mixture into a round ball. Its easiest to use plastic wrap for shaping. Once shaped, wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 4: While the cheese ball is chilling, mix the remaining crumbled bacon with the minced chives on a plate.

Step 5: Once the cheese ball has chilled, remove it from the plastic wrap and roll it in the bacon and chive mixture. Lightly press the topping to ensure it sticks.

Step 6: Place the coated cheese ball on a serving dish and surround it with crackers for dipping. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data for the ingredients used.