Description
These Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseballs are creamy, savory, bite-sized appetizers packed with ranch flavor, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or game day and can be made ahead for easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Pretzel sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, chives, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the crumbled bacon and chopped pecans (if using).
- Roll the cheese mixture into small 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the bacon mixture to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Insert a pretzel stick into each cheeseball just before serving.
- Enjoy these savory, creamy bites!
Notes
Make these cheeseballs up to 24 hours in advance. For a nut-free version, skip the pecans. You can also add finely diced jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cheeseballs, mini cheeseballs, bacon ranch cheeseballs, party appetizers, holiday snacks, easy appetizers