Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball (Keto)
Indulge in the perfect blend of savory and creamy with our Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball (Keto) recipe! Crafted with crispy bacon, rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, zesty ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley and chopped nuts, this keto-friendly appetizer is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning blend
- 1 tsp organic garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese *See Notes
- 1/3 cup fresh chives chopped (can sub green onions)
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, with a rubber or silicone spatula, mix together all of the ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer to a cutting board covered with plastic wrap.
- Using the plastic wrap to help, mold the mixture into a ball.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the mixture to firm up.
- Combine the chopped pecans (or walnuts) with the chopped parsley and spread out onto a baking sheet or large platter.
- Remove the cheeseball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the nut mixture, gently press the mixture into the cheeseball as needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve with keto crackers, vegetables, or toasted keto bread wedges.
Notes
- I like to use a combination of sharp yellow and white cheddar. For the best flavor and texture results, shred it from a block instead of using bagged shredded cheese.
This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. - I like to fry the bacon the night before making this as it's a lot quicker and gives it time to cool before mixing it with the cheese.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 1 hour before you prepare, (if possible). This makes it easier to combine evenly with the other ingredients.
- Some people roll these into bite-sized balls and serve them with toothpicks.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 925IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 0.4mg
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