Smoked Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

A smoked bacon ranch cheese ball served on a plate with crackers.

4.63 from 8 votes

Smoked Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Share the joy of this Smoked Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball! This creamy, smoky, and tangy appetizer is the perfect addition to any gathering!

Prep Time1 15

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1/4 cup almonds chopped, We like Blue Diamond Low Sodium Almonds
1/4 cup smoked almonds chopped, We like Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds
4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
1 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
2 tbsp Ranch dressing seasoning mix
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped almonds, half of the chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and 1 tablespoon of green onions; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl (using a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved bacon, parsley, and green onion. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Form the mixture into a ball and roll to cover the ball entirely. You may need to pat some of the nuts into the areas that aren't covered. Cover the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Notes

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.

-You can use any kind of nut here (roasted or raw, or even a combination). I prefer lightly salted and smoked almonds because they complement the flavors of the bacon and ranch perfectly.

To STORE your leftover Bacon Ranch Cheeseball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then FREEZE for up to 1 month.

Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Note that freezing may slightly alter the texture. This cheese ball is best served chilled; reheating is not recommended.

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