Combine the softened cream cheese, bacon pieces, green onions, and dry ranch dressing together in a bowl. Mix using an electric mixer or using a wooden spoon until well combined.
Form the mixture into a ball using a piece of plastic wrap so it doesn’t stick to your hands. After it’s formed, go ahead and press the shredded cheese onto the cheeseball.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can add up to 1 cup of additional shredded cheese to the cheeseball mixture.
You can add chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans to the cheeseball.
It’s vital that you don’t start until the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Otherwise, it will end up lumpy and not well incorporated.