Amaze your family with this Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball! It’s so simple that you can have your kids help out with it!
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is super easy to whip up and master! You don’t need rocket science to make this cheesy and savory ball. Not only are the ingredients for it basic, but it’s also a fool-proof recipe that is sure to become a hit with the family!
Make this Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball recipe a part of your family meal traditions. It’s not hard to tie in this recipe to different occasions whether it’s a family movie marathon, a get-together with friends or for the holidays. There are so many possibilities!
Why it works:
- The mild taste of cream cheese and sharp cheddar make for a delicious combo of cheeses that nobody can resist.
- Crunchy bacon bits give added texture to the softness of the cheese. Also, nobody ever says no to bacon!
- Creamy and spice-filled ranch dressing adds that kick of flavor that ties the dish together.
Recipe Variations:
- Roll up smaller balls or use a cookie scoop and place them on little skewers or pretzel sticks. This is great for packing school and work snacks as well as entertaining guests!
- You can also add nuts such as almonds and pecans for added texture.
- If your family is into sports like football, soccer, basketball, baseball and the like, you can shape the Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball into the shape of any of these balls. Use shredded cheese to create to create lines and patterns to achieve the look you want.
- Don’t limit yourself to the ball shape either. Go crazy with your kids when shaping it to fit any occasion! Shape it into a pumpkin complete with its face for Halloween; eggs with patterns using bacon bits, corn and chives for Easter, and a cheesy snowman for Christmas! You can also create animal shapes by using olive halves for eyes, crackers for wings and carrots for feet. Imagination is key!
Cook’s Tips:
- Be sure to pack the cheese ball well and refrigerate it so that it stays compact while being served.
- If you’re bringing this dish to a party at someone else’s home, keep it wrapped and placed in a cooler to prevent it from getting smashed.
What you’ll need to make this cheese ball:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 c shredded cheese
- ¾ of a packet of Dry Ranch Mix
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ½ c of real bacon bits
- 2 bundles of green onions (chopped)
- 1 c diced chicken (I bought popcorn chicken and diced it after baking.)
- Crackers (for serving)
How to make Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball:
Start by placing your cream cheese, ranch mix, shredded cheese, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
Mix by hand or with a blender until all ingredients are well combined.
Add in bacon bits, green onions, and chicken.
Knead with your hands until all ingredients are well mixed.
Roll mixture into a ball.
Place on a plate and chill in the fridge for about one hour.
Serve and enjoy!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 c shredded cheese
- ¾ of a packet of Dry Ranch Mix
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ½ c real bacon bits
- 2 bundles green onions (chopped)
- 1 c diced chicken (I bought popcorn chicken and diced it after baking)
- crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by placing your cream cheese, ranch mix, shredded cheese, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix by hand or with a blender until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add in bacon bits, green onions, and chicken.
- Knead with your hands until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Roll mixture into a ball.
- Place on a plate and chill in the fridge for about one hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
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