Cheddar Ranch Cheese Treat (Printable Version)
Sharp cheddar and ranch cheese mixed with green onions and bacon, rolled in crunchy nuts to make a tasty bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
120 ml cooked bacon, broken up
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
02 -
2 tablespoons ranch dry mix
03 -
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
04 -
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
05 -
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Optional Coating and Garnish
06 -
120 ml chopped walnuts or pecans for rolling (optional)
07 -
fresh parsley to decorate (optional)
→ Dairy
08 -
120 g sharp cheddar shredded
09 -
227 g cream cheese, softened
10 -
120 ml sour cream
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Tightly cover the ball with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for one to two hours to firm up and get tastier.
02 -
With your hands or a spatula, shape the mix into a firm round ball.
03 -
Sprinkle in the cheddar, bacon bits, ranch mix, green onions, garlic, and onion powder, then mix well.
04 -
If you like, roll the ball in chopped nuts and press them lightly so they stick nicely.
05 -
Put the softened cream cheese and sour cream together in a big bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
06 -
Keep stirring till everything looks evenly mixed and smooth.
07 -
Take off the wrap, add some parsley if you want, and serve cold with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
Chilling the ball helps the flavors blend better and makes it easier to cut.