Best Ranch Cheese Ball Recipes

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.
• Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and olives; stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight.

RANCH AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Take 2 packages of cream cheese (softened) and mix till slightly whipped.
• Add packet of ranch dressing and mix till incorporated.
• Fold in 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Pour bacon bits in a plate or pie tin.
• Form cream cheese mixture into a ball with your hands.
• Roll ball in bacon bits till covered. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
• When cheese ball feels firm, remove and serve with crackers.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix salad dressing mix double strength (using the 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 cup milk).
• Blend in cream cheese with mixer.
• Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
• Form into a ball (If too soft place in freezer for a hour).
• Garnish with poppy seeds, parsley, nuts, or your choice of topping.
• Serve with crackers.

EASY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, mash and stir the softened cream cheese.
• 2. Add the dressing mix and cheddar cheese and stir to combine well.
• 3. Line a bowl with plastic wrap and pour cheese mixture into the bowl. Bring the plastic wrap up around the mixture and press to provide a round shape to the cheese ball.
• 4. Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm.
• 5. When ready to serve, remove from refigerater, remove plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to cover.
• 6. Place on your serving dish and surround with your favorite cracker variety.

EASY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature. In a large bowl slightly beat cream cheese. Add dry ranch mix and mix well with hand mixer. Add cheddar cheese and mix.
• 2. Pour into one large bowl or mold, or into 2 cereal size bowls.
• 3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate an hour. Optional-after unmolding onto serving plate you can cover with chopped pecans.

AMY'S BEER & RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Reserve one cup of cheese.
• In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients (I use a hand mixer to make sure it's combined well).
• Push mixture together in the center of the bowl, making a ball shape, cover bowl, and refrigerate 2 hours or longer.
• Place a large strip of plastic wrap on the counter top.
• Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over the center of the plastic wrap.
• Place cream cheese mixture in the center of the shredded cheese, and use plastic wrap to mold into a ball.
• Roll the ball to completely cover in shredded cheese.
• (I often use more than one cup of cheese to completely cover the cheese ball).
• Wrap the formed cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour or until serving.
• Serve with hearty crackers such as Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

SUPER EASY SPICY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Set the cream cheese bars out to soften and warm to room temperature. Once they are softened put them in a medium sized bowl.
• 2. Add the dry ranch dressing packets to the cream cheese and mix until the dressing is completely integrated into the cream cheese.
• 3. Pour about half the bottle of Hot Shot pepper blend onto a sheet of wax paper and spread it out a little. Scoop out the cheese mixture and shape it into a ball. Try to make the surface smooth and pretty for serving later. Once it is in the shape you want, role the ball in the pepper blend. Place the cheese ball on a small plate and chill until you are ready to serve it.
• 4. Serve with Triscuits, Wheat Thins or your favorite crackers. Your family will love this recipe!

RANCH CHICKEN CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, salad dressing mix and cream cheese in a mixing bowl, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer just until blended.
• Shape into a bowl and roll in pecans.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve with crackers.

RANCH CHICKEN CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS

Steps:

• 1. Combine chicken, salad dressing mix, dried onion and cream cheese in a mixing bowl, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer just until blended. Shape into a ball and roll in pecans and chopped parsley. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers.

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix with mixer until both blocks are combined. Add in ranch dip mix and mix well. Blend in shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup of the bacon crumbles. Once mixed, using your hands, form into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining bacon bits. Serve with crackers.

RANCH AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until lightly whipped. Add package of Ranch Dressing and mix until combined. Fold in cheese and bacon bits. Form into a ball, roll in your favourite chopped nut or chopped parsley. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Serve with crackers.

BACON AND RANCH CHEESE BALL RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1. Begin by mixing the cream cheese until slightly whipped, about one minute. 2. Add the ranch dressing mix and stir into the cream cheese. 3. Fold in the shreddded cheese and stir until combined. 4. Mold the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll it around in your hands pressing gently to ensure the cheese ball is well packed. 5. Spread the bacon bits out on a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the ball around in the bacon bits. 6. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese, stir in ranch mix and cheese until all combined.
• Form into ball and roll in black pepper.
• Place in fridge and chill overnight for flavors to combine.
• Serve with crackers.

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 2 tablespoons parsley; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, Ranch Seasoning, Worcestershire and remaining bacon and parsley on medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture.
• Serve with crackers.

RANCH DRESSING CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the dressing mix, mayonnaise, buttermilk, Cheddar, and cream cheese until thoroughly blended. Divide the mixture into two equal portions in two separate bowls. Cover the bowls and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes. When each portion is firm, use your hands to shape it into a ball. Place the nuts in a shallow bowl or on a piece of waxed paper. Roll each ball in the nuts to coat it on all sides. Serve with crackers or bagel chips.
• Let this sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for easier spreading.

BEER RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Reserve one cup of the shredded cheese.
• In a medium bowl use a handmixer to combine the rest of the ingredients (to make sure they are mixed well).
• Push the mixture together in the center of the bowl and refrigerate for atleast two hours.
• Place a large piece of Saran Wrap on the counter and sprinkle remaining cheese on it.
• Place lump of cheese in the center of it and roll to form a ball - you may need a little extra cheese to cover.
• Wrap the ball in Saran Wrap and chill for atleast an hour.
• Serve with crackers.

RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except black pepper.
• 2. Form into one large ball.
• 3. Roll into the black pepper.
• 4. Chill overnight and serve with crackers.