Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Cream cheese flavored with Ranch dressing, bacon, Cheddar, and green onion is formed into a ball and rolled in chopped nuts. This cheese ball will be the hit of your next office party!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (Optional)
• 3 tablespoons chopped black olives
• 1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.

Step 2

Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and olives; stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight.