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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Kara
Loaded with bacon and cheese, this easy cheese ball is always a crowd pleaser!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened (I use light)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 6 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl till smooth. Beat in sour cream.
  • Add remaining ingredients except pecans and mix till thoroughly combined.
  • Roll into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour to blend flavors.
  • Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in chopped pecans. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword bacon cheese ball
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