Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Swiss Cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ ounce ranch seasoning (½ packet)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature (½ brick))
- 1 pound crumbled cooked bacon (divided)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Mix
- 2
Combine the cheddar, Swiss, yogurt, Ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, and one-quarter of the crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients together with an electric mixer until well blended.
- 3
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in a bowl just larger than the ball.
- 4
Chill
- 5
Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- 6
Combine
- 7
After the cheese ball has firmed in the fridge, combine the remaining bacon crumbles and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl.
- 8
Roll the cheese ball in the bacon crumbles/parsley mixture, pressing slightly so the bacon will adhere to the cheese.
- 9
Refrigerate
- 10
Return the cheese ball to the fridge until ready to serve with your favorite crackers and/or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
