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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites

Seriously flavorful bite-sized cheese balls make the best appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes
chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Servings: 16 cheese ball bites
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

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
  • cup (16 g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 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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Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ball | Calories: 116kcal