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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

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Recipe Introduction

"This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball has a delicious creamy ranch base with plenty of crisp smoked bacon bits, sharp cheddar, fresh green onions, and sweet pecans. Serve it with pretzel twists, assorted crackers, or crostini. It is a cinch to put this make-ahead appetizer together and it is a real crowd pleaser."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/bacon-ranch-cheese-ball

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 (8-ounce) boxes cream cheese
â—¦ 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
â—¦ 2 tablespoons sour cream
â—¦ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ 1 (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning or ranch dressing mix
â—¦ 1 teaspoon dried parsley
â—¦ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
â—¦ 8 slices crispy cooked bacon, coarsely chopped (reserve half)
â—¦ â…“ cup finely chopped green onions (reserve half)
â—¦ ½ cup chopped pecans


Recipe

Using a stand with the paddle attachment or hand mixer on a medium speed, work up the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy with no lumps. Add cheddar cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, ranch seasoning, dried parsley, and garlic powder. Turn the mixer to stir and add half of the chopped bacon and half of the chopped green onions.

Spoon the cheese into a ball shape on a large piece of plastic wrap. Bring up the sides of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball. Use the wrapping process to help shape the cheese into a ball. Refrigerate the ball for at least several hours or up to overnight.

Place reserved bacon, reserved green onions, and pecans on a shallow plate. Remove the ball from the refrigerator and carefully unwrap it. Gently roll the cheese ball through the toppings on the plate. Place it on a serving platter with assorted pretzels, crackers, or crostini.

Makes 16 servings