Description
A rich and creamy cheese ball featuring cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and cranberries, perfect for gatherings and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup dried beef, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 4 oz prosciutto, chopped
- Chopped nuts or herbs for coating (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with your choice of flavor ingredients: dried beef, chives, bacon, or cranberries and prosciutto.
- Mix until well blended using a spatula or hand mixer.
- Form the mixture into balls and roll in chopped nuts or herbs if desired.
- Chill cheese balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
Consider using low-sodium substitutions for a healthier option. Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg