Description
This appetizer combines cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. You serve it with crackers or vegetables at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and ranch mix in a bowl.
- Stir cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions into the mixture.
- Form the mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the ball in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for two hours.
- Roll the ball in pecans to coat the surface.
Notes
- Store leftovers in your refrigerator for three days.
- Swap pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
- Use low fat cream cheese to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
Keywords: cheeseball, party appetizer, cream cheese, bacon ranch