Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball
Published: Friday, December 12, 2025
8 slices bacon
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces
8 oz. white Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 c.)
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Tbsp. ranch seasoning (half of a 1 oz. packet)
5 scallions, white parts finely chopped and green parts sliced
Cooking spray
Crackers, for serving
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning, until crispy, 6-8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, scallion whites and 2 of the bacon slices in a food processor and process until well combined, about 30 seconds. Chop the remaining 6 slices of bacon and mix with the scallion greens on a plate; spread it out.
Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plate with a rubber spatula. Coat your hands with cooking spray and shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll and press the ball in the bacon-scallion mixture to coat.
Refrigerate cheese ball for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers. —8 to 10 servings.
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