Bacon Chive Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball (recipe video)

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Bacon Chive Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball This is the best appetizer for football games, holiday gatherings or any type of get together! Ingredients: 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces 3/4 cup chopped chives or green onions 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 cup crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts) Instructions: 1. Chop your chives 2. Cut bacon into bite size pieces and cook until crisp. Drain and set aside. 3. In a mixing bowl add softened cream cheese and whip for 4-5 minutes. 4. Add ranch packet and mix for 2-3 minutes. 5. Add chives, bacon and cheddar cheese one at a time mixing in between. 6. Mix for 3 minutes. 7. Lay out plastic wrap and spoon mixture onto it. Wrap while shaping into a ball. 8. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight to firm back up. 9. Crush nuts into small pieces. 10. Pour nuts onto a plate. 11. Roll cheeseball in the nuts making sure it is completely covered. 12. Serve immediately or rewrap in plastic wrap to serve later. 13. Enjoy! *I like to serve with wheat thins or triscuits. #appetizer #footballfood #babyshower #snacks #cheeseball #BaconChiveCheddarRanchCheeseball