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Bacon Ranch Cheddar Cheese Ball

A make-ahead party cheese ball loaded with cheddar, ranch, and crispy bacon—roll it in more bacon and green onions to serve.

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Bacon Ranch Cheddar Cheese Ball

Yield12
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total85 min

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Method

3 steps

  1. 1

    Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in cheddar, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, half the bacon, and half the green onions until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Scoop onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball (or log). Wrap tightly and chill at least 1 hour (overnight is better) so it firms up.

  3. 3

    Stir remaining bacon and green onions on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll to coat. Set on a serving plate with crackers.

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