Mini Cheese Balls

Mini cheese balls made with ranch seasoning, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon. These adorable little bites are perfect for entertaining or snacking!

Prep Time 30

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings mini cheese balls

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese softened (2 8-ounce packages)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce, OR 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix
2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 green onions thinly sliced
½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon about 8 slices
1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans

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Instructions

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and ranch seasoning mix until thoroughly mixed. Add in cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon and mix until combined. Cover and place mixture into the refrigerator for about one hour.
Use a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop to portion the cream cheese mixture. Roll into small balls and then roll into the chopped pecans.
Cover mini cheese balls and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

You can serve these mini cheese balls right away, but I think they taste best when they are allowed to chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours to let the flavors marry.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing as cream cheese tends to split or take on a grainy texture when frozen and thawed.