Irresistible Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseballs
Creamy, tangy, smoky, and bite-sized, these mini bacon ranch cheeseballs are the ultimate party appetizer that’s quick, easy, and make-ahead friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cheeseballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Pretzel sticks (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- In a shallow dish, mix the chopped nuts with the parsley. Set aside.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the cheese mixture and roll into balls with your hands (about 1-inch diameter).
- Roll each cheeseball in the nut and parsley mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
- If desired, insert a pretzel stick into the center of each cheeseball for easy serving.
- Arrange the cheeseballs on a platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Chill the cheese mixture before rolling to make handling easier. Adjust ranch seasoning to taste for a stronger flavor. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: bacon ranch cheeseballs, party appetizer, mini cheeseballs, make-ahead snack, finger food