Easy Holiday Bacon Ranch and Walnut Cheese ball

Cheese balls are such a hit during the holidays, and this easy Holiday Bacon Ranch and Walnut Cheese ball is a classic holiday appetizer. The cheese ball is the perfect food to bring to any party. If I am short on time, I use pre-made real bacon to make it quick and get it ready to eat.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Set the cream cheese out on the counter for at least 1 hour before mixing.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese to a bowl and mix until creamy.

Step 3

Add the dry ranch mix and parsley and blend together.

Step 4

Add 1/8 cup of the walnuts and blend in. (You can use pecans if you'd like)

Step 5

Cut up the chives with scissors into small pieces and blend in.

Step 6

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir, while scraping the sides of the bowl, creating a ball.

Step 7

Place a sheet of Saran Wrap on the counter and sprinkle the remaining 1/8 cup of walnuts (or pecans) out on the sheet.

Step 8

Sprinkle the entire package of bacon bits on the sheet.

Step 9

Roll the cheese ball in the bacon bits and walnuts until it's completely covered.

Step 10

Wrap the cheeseball in the Saran Wrap and continue to shape into a round ball (the bottom will still be somewhat flat).

Step 11

Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 12

Take out of the refrigerator when ready to eat - but, allow at least 1 hour to soften.

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