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Cheese Ball Recipe

Cheese Ball Recipe
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A savory and easy-to-make cheese ball, packed with bacon, cheddar, and Ranch flavor, perfect for any party or gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz bacon, chopped, divided
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, shredded (4 cheese blend)
  • 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped and divided
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and divided
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp Ranch seasoning, add to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp poppyseeds, divided

Instructions

  1. Chop bacon into small pieces.
  2. Sauté the chopped bacon in a pan until it is fully cooked and crispy.
  3. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and let it cool completely.
  4. Reserve 1/4 of the cooked bacon for the topping mixture.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining 3/4 of the cooked bacon.
  6. Add 1/4 cup sour cream to the bowl.
  7. Add 16 oz room temperature cream cheese to the bowl.
  8. Add 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese (4-cheese blend) to the bowl.
  9. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  10. Add 3 Tbsp chopped green onions to the bowl.
  11. Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  12. Add 3 Tbsp Ranch seasoning to the bowl.
  13. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder to the bowl.
  14. Add 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to the bowl.
  15. Add 1 tsp poppy seeds to the bowl.
  16. Using a wooden spatula or sturdy spoon, mix all ingredients in the bowl until they are well combined and uniform.
  17. Finely chop the remaining 1/4 of the cooked bacon.
  18. Finely chop the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
  19. Finely chop the remaining 1 Tbsp of green onion.
  20. Finely chop the remaining 1/4 cup of walnuts.
  21. In a separate small bowl or directly on a cutting board, mix together the finely chopped bacon, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1 Tbsp green onion, 1/4 cup walnuts, and the remaining 1/4 tsp poppy seeds.
  22. Spread this topping mixture evenly onto a clean cutting board.
  23. Form the cheese mixture from the large bowl into a ball shape.
  24. Place the cheese ball onto the spread topping mixture.
  25. Roll the cheese ball over the toppings, pressing gently, to fully coat it.
  26. Continue rolling and shaping until the cheese ball is evenly coated and forms a smooth, round shape.
  27. Serve the cheese ball immediately with crackers or vegetables.
  28. Alternatively, cover the cheese ball tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy, smooth mixing.
Cook bacon until extra crispy for the best texture and flavor.
Adjust Ranch seasoning to your personal taste preference – start with 2 Tbsp and add more if desired.
For best results, chill the cheese ball for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and firm up.

Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/cheese-ball-recipe/