Description

This Cracked Out Cheese Ball is a creamy, flavorful appetizer loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning—perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup chopped pecans or additional bacon for coating (optional)
Crackers or veggies, for serving

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or wrap in plastic wrap and mold into a ball shape.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans or more crumbled bacon if desired.
Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.

Notes

You can make this cheese ball up to 2 days in advance.
Use pre-cooked bacon to save time.
Try adding chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.