Cracked Out Cheese Ball - easy cheese ball recipe loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ranch. I am addicted to this cheese ball. I took this to a party and everyone raved about it! Super easy to make with only 5 ingredients. Can make ahead of time and refrigerate up to 2 weeks! Great for parties, potlucks, tailgates, and holiday snacking! #lowcarb #glutenfree #ketofriendly #appetizer #partyfood #snack
Combine cream cheese, Ranch mix, cheddar cheese and bacon.
Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into a ball. (Can make one large ball if you prefer.)
Roll each ball into chopped pecans. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes:
This can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. If making ahead, I suggest coating the cheese ball in nuts right before serving.
Feel free to adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your personal preference.
Can use low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon to cut down on the calories.
Is Cracked Out Cheese Ball low-carb? Yes! All of the ingredients in the cheese ball are low-carb.
Is Cracked Out Cheese Ball gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Store the cheese ball in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap and in an air-tight container or ziplock bag for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze the cheese ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap without the nuts. Place the cheese ball in a freezer bag and freeze up to a month. When ready to serve, thaw and roll in nuts before serving.