Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites
Seriously flavorful bite-sized cheese balls make the best appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
chill1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Servings: 16 cheese ball bites
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
- 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
- ⅓ cup (16 g) fresh chives, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (36 g) pecans, finely chopped
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.
Serving: 1cheese ball | Calories: 116kcal