Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Ball (Easy Appetizer Recipe)

These Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Balls are the perfect size for popping into your mouth. No need for a fork or a plate–just grab and go! Give it a try as your next appetizer, your guests will absolutely love it.

How to Make Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Balls

Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a snack, these Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Balls are a game-changer. Here’s the recipe:

• Prepare the bacon. Fry the bacon in a frying pan until crisp. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Chop up the bacon.
• Combine the ingredients. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, Mexican cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2/3 of chopped bacon, 2 tablespoons of green onion, ¼ cup of chopped walnuts, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of poppy seed and salt and black pepper to taste to a bowl and mix to combine.
• Form into balls. Use your hands to form the mixture into a ball.
• Add the other ingredients. Press remaining chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, walnuts and poppy seeds into the cheese ball.
• Serve. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Can I Freeze Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Balls?

Loaded Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Balls can be stored in the fridge for up to one week. Simply place them in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store them in the coldest part of your fridge.

You can also store them in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. Again, place them in an airtight container or ziploc bag before freezing to avoid freezer burn.

Cheese Ball Variations

If you’re a fan of cream cheese balls, you’re going to want to try these other flavors, too. They’re absolutely amazing and are just as easy to make:

• Smoked salmon and chives
• Fig and goat cheese
• Olive and rosemary
• Bacon and cheddar

(You may also like: Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese)

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