This bacon-ranch cheese ball brings together flavors of cream cheese, bacon, and tangy ranch dressing.

It truly tastes like your favoriteCobb salad(just minus all the vegetables).

Each bite is filled with lots of buttermilk-garlic ranch flavor and chewy-crispy bacon bits to enjoy.

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This way, the flavors will deepen, and the pecans will stay crunchy.

Learn how to make bacon-ranch cheese ball.

Serve with crackers, celery, carrot sticks, radishes, and more for a delicious party-starter.

ingredients for bacon-ranch cheese ball

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you’re able to also pair it withcheese straws, fresh fruit, or other classic appetizers.

Can I Make A Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball Ahead?

Coat with pecans before serving.

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Store leftovers well-wrapped in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Freezing is not recommended, as the texture may change after thawing.

Add remaining ingredients:

Add dressing mix and stir until well combined.

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Add green onions, cheddar, and bacon; stir until thoroughly combined.

Shape cheese ball:

With damp hands, roll mixture into a ball.

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rolling bacon-ranch cheese ball in pecans

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