Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball

Name: Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 8 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups); 2 tbsp. sour cream; 1 tbsp. ranch seasoning (half of a 1-oz. packet); 5 scallions, white parts finely chopped and green parts sliced; Cooking spray; Crackers, for serving

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By Ree DrummondUpdated: Jan 10, 2024

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the pioneer woman's bacon ranch cheese ball recipe

Ryan Liebe

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

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Ingredients

8
slices bacon
8 oz.
cream cheese, cut into small pieces
8 oz.
white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
2 Tbsp.
sour cream
1 Tbsp.
ranch seasoning (half of a 1-oz. packet)
5
scallions, white parts finely chopped and green parts sliced
Cooking spray
Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning, until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Step 2Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, scallion whites and 2 of the bacon slices in a food processor and process until well combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Step 3Chop the remaining 6 slices of bacon and mix with the scallion greens on a plate; spread it out. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plate with a rubber spatula. Coat your hands with cooking spray and shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll and press the ball in the bacon-scallion mixture to coat.
4. Step 4Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.