Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball
This Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with ranch flavor, it’s easy to make and always a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
- Crackers, pretzels, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, green onions, and bacon (if using). Mix well until everything is combined.
- Place the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, unwrap the cheeseball and place it on a serving platter.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier cheeseball, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture. You can also roll the cheeseball in chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
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