Pioneer Woman Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

This delicious Pioneer Woman Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is made with cream cheese, bacon, white cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and scallions. It takes around 1 hour and 58 minutes to prepare and serves 8-10 people. Pair your Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball with assorted crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, pita chips, crusty breads, and sliced apples or grapes.

For the Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, Ree Drummond blends cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, adding in crispy bacon and scallions. She forms this into a ball, rolls it in a bacon and scallion mixture, and chills it before it’s ready to serve.

Pioneer Woman recipes, like her Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Fried Mashed Potato Balls, or Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, offer simple yet delicious flavors, perfect for any home cook.

Pioneer Woman Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 8 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
• 2 tbsp. sour cream
• 1 tbsp. ranch seasoning (half of a 1-oz. packet)
• 5 scallions, white parts finely chopped and green parts sliced
• Cooking spray
• Crackers, for serving

How To Make Pioneer Woman Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

1. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Then, drain it on paper towels.
2. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a food processor, combine cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and the white parts of the scallions. Add 2 slices of the cooked bacon. Process until well combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Prepare Coating: Chop the remaining 6 slices of bacon. Mix them with the green parts of the scallions on a plate and spread them out.
4. Form Cheese Ball: Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plate. Spray your hands with cooking spray and shape the mixture into a ball. Roll and press the ball in the bacon-scallion mixture to coat.
5. Chill: Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
6. Serve: Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

What To Serve With Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Serve your Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball with sides like assorted crackers, fresh vegetable sticks (like carrots, celery, and bell peppers), pita chips, crusty breads, and sliced apples or grapes. These sides complement the creamy and savory flavors of the cheese ball, offering a variety of textures and tastes for an enjoyable appetizer experience.

How To Store Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

In The Fridge:

Store the Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, or in an airtight container. It can be kept fresh for up to 4-5 days. Ensure all ingredients, including the onions and bacon, are fresh when preparing the cheese ball.

In The Freezer:

Freezing the Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is not recommended, as the texture of the cream cheese may change, becoming crumbly and less creamy upon thawing. For the best quality and taste, store it in the refrigerator and consume it within the recommended time.

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