Bacon Ranch Cheeseball Food

THE ULTIMATE BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• To a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, minced onion, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined with a rubber spatula.
• Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, all of the pepper jack cheese, half of the bacon, and half the green onions. Stir until mixed.
• Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and drop cream cheese mixture onto it. Cover tightly on all sides, and shape into a ball shape. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until firm.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining bacon and green onions to a small mixing bowl. Add in poppy seeds and refrigerate alongside the cheese ball.
• Before rolling the cheese ball, add pecans and stir well.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread out the outer coating in an even layer.
• Remove plastic wrap and roll cheese ball in coating, making sure all sides are coated. You may have to pick up some of the coating and press it so it sticks.
• Serve immediately, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Make sure your cream cheese is softened so you can stir it. If needed, soften it in the microwave.
• Mix in 3/4 of the bacon, ranch mix and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until combined.
• Place in the fridge and let cool until the cream cheese gets hard.
• Stir together the pecans with the remaining bacon and shredded cheese. Pour this mixture on a piece of saran wrap. Place the harden cheese on top.
• Roll the cream cheese into the shape of a ball and roll is over the topping ingredients so the pecans, bacon and cheese cover the entire the ball.
• Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to eat.
• Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!

RANCH AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Take 2 packages of cream cheese (softened) and mix till slightly whipped.
• Add packet of ranch dressing and mix till incorporated.
• Fold in 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Pour bacon bits in a plate or pie tin.
• Form cream cheese mixture into a ball with your hands.
• Roll ball in bacon bits till covered. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
• When cheese ball feels firm, remove and serve with crackers.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix salad dressing mix double strength (using the 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 cup milk).
• Blend in cream cheese with mixer.
• Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
• Form into a ball (If too soft place in freezer for a hour).
• Garnish with poppy seeds, parsley, nuts, or your choice of topping.
• Serve with crackers.