Beef Bacon Cheese Ball
A creamy, smoky, and irresistibly savory appetizer made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crispy bacon, and chopped beef. Perfect for parties or snack tables!
Ingredients
- - 16 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- - ½ cup dried beef finely chopped
- - 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
- - 2 green onions sliced thin
- - 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- - ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, half the bacon, half the beef, onions, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Shape into a ball with clean hands or spatula.
- Roll the ball in remaining bacon, beef, and pecans (if using).
- Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or bagel chips.
Notes
- Make ahead up to 2 days and chill until ready.
- Swap cheddar with smoked gouda for a deeper flavor.
- Turn into mini cheese balls using a scoop and toothpicks.
- Freeze before rolling for longer storage—up to 1 month.