Easy Ranch Bacon Cream Cheese Ball

Name: Easy Ranch Bacon Cream Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 packet ranch dressing mix; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions

This crowd pleasing appetizer is creamy, savory, and ready in minutes.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· November 1, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

1 hour 25 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than a classic cream cheese ball at a party. It is simple to put together and always the first thing to disappear from the snack table. The combination of ranch seasoning, sharp cheddar, and smoky bacon creates a flavor that everyone loves.

My top tip for this recipe is to make sure your cream cheese is soft before you start mixing. If it is too cold, you will have a hard time getting everything incorporated smoothly. Let it sit on the counter for about thirty minutes before you begin.

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions

8Instructions

1
Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the ranch dressing mix and one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
3
Use a sturdy spoon or a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until they are completely combined.
4
Stir in half of the crumbled bacon and half of the green onions.
5
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a sheet of plastic wrap.
6
Mix the remaining cheddar, bacon, and green onions on a flat plate.
7
Roll the cream cheese ball in the mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.
8
Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

Tips

Serve this with buttery crackers, pretzel crisps, or fresh veggie sticks. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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