Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball puts a delicious kick on the classic cheese ball recipe we all know and love. Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, and more are combined in this tasty bacon cheese ball recipe for lots of flavor. It's perfect as a Christmas party appetizer, New Year's Eve appetizer, or for game day!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings:

Calories: 366kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Any holiday or party will be so much better with this Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball on the table. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's cheeeeesy. Anything cheesy is a crowd-pleaser, so your guests will love this bacon cheese ball. Dig in!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

Hand Mixer

Ingredients

½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup freshly shredded Swiss Cheese
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ ounce ranch seasoning (½ packet)
4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
1 pound crumbled cooked bacon divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Combine the cheddar, Swiss, yogurt, Ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, and one-quarter of the crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients together with an electric mixer until well blended.
½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup freshly shredded Swiss Cheese, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ ounce ranch seasoning, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 pound crumbled cooked bacon
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in a bowl just larger than the ball.
Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
After the cheese ball has firmed in the fridge, combine the remaining bacon crumbles and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl.
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Roll the cheese ball in the bacon crumbles/parsley mixture, pressing slightly so the bacon will adhere to the cheese.
Return the cheese ball to the fridge until ready to serve with your favorite crackers and/or fresh vegetables.

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Notes

This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is best made one day ahead to give time for the flavors to meld.
Feel free to use your favorite types of cheeses to make it your own!
The cream cheese must be at room temperature or it will not mix smoothly.
Don’t skip the crunchy coating; it provides a great contrast to the creamy spread.
Try shaping your cheese ball into a football, pumpkin, Christmas tree, or log!
Serve at room temperature for the best results.

Storage: Store this bacon ranch cheese ball tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

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