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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (36g) Recipe makes 24 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: hidden valley ranch dressing mix |
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| Calories 84 | ||
| Calories from Fat 72 | (86%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 8.1g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.1g | 25% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% | |
| Sodium 84mg | 3% | |
| Potassium 28mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.6g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0.1g | ||
| Protein 2.5g | 5% | |
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Ranch and Bacon Cheese Ball
SERVES 24 , 1 cheese ball
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix (dry)
- 1 cup shredded colby or colby-monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese
- 1 (3 ounce) bottle hormel real bacon bits (or use bacon crumbled)
Directions
1
Take 2 packages of cream cheese (softened) and mix till slightly whipped.2
Add packet of ranch dressing and mix till incorporated.3
Fold in 1 cup shredded cheese.4
Pour bacon bits in a plate or pie tin.5
Form cream cheese mixture in to a ball with your hands.6
Roll ball in bacon bits till covered. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the fridge.7
When cheese ball feels firm, remove and serve with crackers.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: bmcnichol
On Dec 2, 2008
I had never made a cheese ball before but this looked tasty. We had some friends stop over and I needed something quick. I followed the recipe exactly as written, using cheddar cheese. Easy and quick to make. I liked that it was made with ingredients I normally have on hand. I served with crackers. Next time I think I would add some bacon to the cheese mixture too.
From: Candace Michelle
On Dec 1, 2008
I would give this recipe 30 stars if I could. Awesome cheese ball recipe. The only thing I did differently was add a couple tablespoons of bacon into the actual cheese ball as well as a handful of chopped green onion. I also used chopped green onion to roll the cheese ball in along with the bacon pieces. Wonderful, will make it any chance I get!
From: Mysterygirl
On Jul 5, 2004
I can't believe that I'm the first to try this but I predict that I won't be the last. When I set this out at our family get together everyone converged on it. My SIL immediately asked for the recipe and plans to make it when she gets home, my DD#2 wants me to make another one already and even DH is talking about it. The ranch dressing is very tasty and the bacon goes great with it. We did discuss putting half of the bacon in the cheeseball and then using the other half to roll it in to distribute the bacon flavor more. All in all a great recipe and one that will definitely be repeated in this family. Thanks for posting.
From: foxysnana
On Jan 1, 2005
I made this for our goodies table at work. I was in a hurry so I did not roll into a ball, but I put the bacon bits in the bowl and added the rest to make it like a spread. This was the bowl that everyone kept saying what is that? I must have that recipe. I did make one slight change, but it was really good anyway. I did not enough cheddar cheese, so I used a combo of cheddar, and 6 cheese italien blend. This was quite addicting stuff. Great recipe
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