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A close-up of several Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites stacked in a small white bowl, coated in chopped nuts and bacon pieces.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites

This recipe makes savory, bite-size appetizers perfect for parties. The ranch seasoning adds a strong flavor that works well with the bacon substitute and pecans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bites

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1/4 cup turkey bacon substitute, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning together until they are fully combined.
  • Chill the mixture for 20 minutes to make rolling easier.
  • Roll the chilled mixture into bite-size balls.
  • Coat each ball with the crumbled turkey bacon substitute and the chopped pecans.
  • Chill the coated balls again before serving to help them keep a firm texture.
  • Serve the cheese ball bites with pretzel sticks inserted into each one for easy handling.
Keyword Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites, Bite Size Appetizers, Cheese Ball Bites, Easy Party Food, Make Ahead Appetizers