Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Cheddar, bacon and ranch are a perfect combination of flavors for a cheese ball. Get your crackers ready and watch this savory cheese ball disappear right before your eyes!

The savory flavors of cheddar, bacon and ranch are the perfect combination for an out of this world cheese ball.  It is so easy to put together and is a perfect appetizer for any party.  Cheese balls also transport well, so they are great for tailgating and potlucks too!

Cheese balls might be the ultimate party food. They usually quick to put together and they are better made in advance so you don’t have to do any work while your guests are around.

This easy bacon and ranch flavored cheese ball takes just a few simple ingredients but still gives you big flavor. Just set it out with some crackers and everyone will think you are the hostess with the mostest.

I enjoy cheese balls rolled in nuts or herbs, but my herb garden is dormant for the winter and my boys won’t eat nuts.  So cracker crumbs and extra bacon made for a quick and easy win.

We have served this cheese ball at parties and family gatherings. It has also been served to our football watching crew more times than I can count.

It is a hit every time. So next time you are looking for a simple appetizer or savory snack, be sure to keep this cheese ball recipe in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I store leftover cheese ball?

If there are fresh herbs, veggies or fruit in the cheese ball it will usually last about 3 days if it is wrapped tightly and refrigerated. If you leave the green onions and chives out of this cheese ball, the leftovers should last for about a week in the refrigerator.

What do you serve with a cheese ball?

Our favorite way to eat a cheese ball is to spread it over crackers. However you can also dip pretzel twists into the cheese ball like a dip. Pita chips, toasted baguette slices and celery sticks are all great options as well.

Tips and Tricks for Making This Cheese Ball Recipe

Start with room temperature cream cheese. It will make mixing in the other ingredients so much easier.

It is best to make the cheese ball at least an hour ahead of time so it can firm up a bit before you roll it. This also gives the flavors a chance to meld.

However, you can make the cheese ball up to a day in advance. Just wait until closer to serving time to roll it in whatever coating you plan to use.

Scoop the cheeseball mixture into a piece of plastic wrap and then use the plastic wrap to help bring the mixture together into a ball. This will help to keep your hands clean during the process!

If you don’t want people having to share a communal cheese ball, try using a small cookie scoop to portion out little cheese balls. Chill them on a tray before rolling them.

Then each person can grab their own cheese ball and a few crackers. It makes them feel extra special.

If you don’t feel like forming, chilling and coating a cheese ball, that’s okay too. Just mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch powder and serve it in a bowl as a cracker spread.

More Fun Cheese Ball Recipes

If you like Havarti cheese, you have to check out the Havarti cheese ball recipe. It is super cream and when you coat it with diced peppers it is really tasty!

Maybe pizza is your go to snack. Then the pepperoni pizza cheese ball is for you. It has all that great pizza flavor in a fun cracker spread package.

For a fun twist, try making mini cranberry cheese balls. We tend to make them around the holidays, but they would be delicious any time of the year.

If you sweet tooth is talking to you, make a cookies and cream cheese ball. We tend to shape ours like a football for an extra fun treat.

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