BACON-RANCH CHEESE BALLS

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Mix cheddar and cream cheese with crumbled bits of bacon for a quick party appetizer that pairs perfectly with crackers, flatbread or veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 slices bacon
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cool; crumble bacon.
  • Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, dressing mix and 1/3 cup of the crumbled bacon.
  • Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls; roll cheese balls in remaining crumbled bacon. Place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg

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