Red Meat Allergy Friendly Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Ranch Cheese Ball
Total time1 hr 20 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time0 min
4.9(15)
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10 servings
For the cheese ball
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled, divided
Chef's tipCook it like regular bacon. It's leaner and releases little fat, so add a splash of oil to the pan if needed. - 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the coating
- ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped
For serving
- gluten free crackers, for serving (optional)
- vegetable crudités, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until deeply crispy, about 8–10 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside — you will use half in the cheese ball mixture and half in the coating.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
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