This bacon ranch cheese ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Fully Cooked Bacon. Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and ranch seasoning to form a creamy base. Mix in crispy, crumbled HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Fully Cooked Bacon for a savory twist. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in chopped green onions, pecans and bacon for extra flavor and texture. Serve with crackers or fresh veggies for a delicious and easy-to-make snack that’s perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
10 servings
| 1 | (2.25-ounce) package HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Fully Cooked Bacon, divided |
| 16 | ounces cream cheese , room temperature |
| ¼ | cup sour cream |
| 1 | (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning |
| ¾ | teaspoon garlic powder |
| ½ | teaspoon onion powder |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon pepper |
| 1¼ | cups finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
| ½ | cup finely shredded pepper jack cheese |
| ⅓ | cup chopped green onions, divided |
| ⅓ | cup chopped pecans |
Directions
- Prepare bacon according to package directions. Chop or coarsely crumble. Reserve.
- In large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, ¼ cup reserved bacon and 2 tablespoons green onions.
- Place cheese mixture on top of plastic wrap. Mold cheese mixture into ball, covering with plastic wrap to help hold shape. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- In shallow dish or plate, mix together chopped pecans, remaining bacon, cheese and green onions. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in nut mixture. Gently press mixture into the cheese ball.