Mini Cheese Balls made with ranch seasoning, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon. They’re absolutely perfect for entertaining or snacking!
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 40mini cheese balls
Ingredients
2 8-ouncepackages cream cheesesoftened
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1 1-ouncepacket dry ranch seasoning mixsee below
2cupsfinely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3green onionsthinly sliced
8slicesof baconcooked, cooled and crumbled
For the Garnish
1cupFisher chopped pecans
For Serving
assorted crackers for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and ranch seasoning mix until thoroughly mixed. Add in cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon and mix until combined. Cover and place mixture into the refrigerator for about one hour.
2. Use a small scoop to portion the cream cheese mixture. Roll into small balls and then roll into the chopped pecans.
3. Cover mini cheese balls and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure you use the dry ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix and not the dip mix. - These mini cheese balls taste best when they are allowed to chill for at least 8 hours to let the flavors marry.