Quite possibly one of the most fun appetizers to serve! Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites are finger-lickin good! We often make a bunch of appetizers to serve for a meal and this one always makes the cut. This one, Bacon Jalapeno Poppers, Sausage Jalapeno Poppers, and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are the most requested!
Cheese Balls
Who doesn’t love a cheese ball stuffed with every amazing flavor known to man? Not only do these happen to be a perfect size, but they have the most amazing flavor. Bacon, ranch seasoning, and of course cheese!
These cheese balls are more of a “cheese ball bite”, meaning that they are much smaller than the average cheese ball. You can easily pop one in your mouth or grab your favorite cracker. Try my Classic Cheese Ball, Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, and Shrimp Cheese Ball for more delicious appetizers!
What to Serve With Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites
There is no wrong here, but my kids loved Ritz crackers best. Something about the salty bacon and cool and creamy cheeses paired with a buttery cracker was so delicious! We also enjoyed pretzel crackers, pretzels, and toasted bread (crostini). You could also make some parmesan crisps and serve the cheese ball bites on top!
Can I Make This into One Cheese Ball?
Yes! Instead of 16 bite-sized portions, just mold the cream cheese mixture into one giant ball. Cover with the bacon coating and chill until ready to serve.
How to Store Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites
Store any leftover cheese balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These will last up to a week. However, the nuts may not be as crunchy the longer they are stored.
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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon (about half a packet) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- โ cup (16 g) fresh chives, finely chopped
- โ cup (36 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, and ranch seasoning.
- Form the cheese mixture into 16 small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- In a small bowl or on a plate, combine bacon, chives, and pecans.
- Roll the cheese balls in bacon, chive, pecan mixture.
- Serve. If not immediately serving, loosely cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
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Great treat!! easy and perfect seasoning.
Can you make these out of dried beef cheeseball?
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Made these for 2 Christmas Day get-togethers. Rolled half in bacon, nuts and parsley, and half in nuts and dried cranberries. Huge hit, everyone loved them. Thanks!
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Made these family loved them.Thanks for sharing.Merry Christmas everyone.
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Here you go:
Ingredients
โข1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
โข1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
โขยฝ ounce (half a packet) dry ranch seasoning
โข8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
โขโ cup (16 g) fresh chives, finely chopped
โขโ cup (36 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, and ranch seasoning.
Form the cheese mixture into 16 small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
In a small bowl or on a plate, combine bacon, chives, and pecans.
Roll the cheese balls in bacon, chive, pecan mixture.
Serve. If not immediately serving, loosely cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Havenโt made this recipe yet, but I will be this weekend.
I would love to add canned pimento to it, but I havenโt been able to find it ANYWHERE. Have you any idea what has happened to it.
Havenโt seen pimento creamed cheese either!
Is there a substitute that could be usedโฆโฆthought you might know if anyone did!
Mmm. I love a good cheese ball. Love a bunch of starters as a meal.
Love anything with BACON!!
I will try for my Thanksgiving dinner, I serve it to my entire family.
Thank you very much
Happy Thanksgiving
I plan on making these for Thanksgiving . What can I use in place of the pecans for those with nut allergies ?