Game Day Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

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Here is the easiest and tastiest cheese ball recipe that is perfect for tailgating and game day! Make this easy bacon ranch cheese ball before your football game watch party for a yummy snack!

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They will be your new favorite game day snack!

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Swipe for the how to

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– 2- 8oz cream cheese blocks, softened – 1/4 cup sour cream – 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix – 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (plus 3 tbsp for topping) – 1/4 cup bacon bits (plus 1 tbsp for topping)

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Mix up the cream cheese and sour cream until creamy.

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Then add the ranch seasoning and mix well. Then mix in the bacon pieces and the sharp cheddar cheese.

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Mold into a football shape and top with the rest of the bacon pieces and shredded cheese.

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Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

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Serve with crackers, chips and veggies!

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Game Day Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Recipe

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Here is the easiest and tastiest cheese ball recipe that is perfect for tailgating and game day! Make this easy bacon ranch cheese ball before your football game watch party for a yummy snack!

They will be your new favorite game day snack!

Swipe for the how to

– 2- 8oz cream cheese blocks, softened – 1/4 cup sour cream – 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix – 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (plus 3 tbsp for topping) – 1/4 cup bacon bits (plus 1 tbsp for topping)

Ingredients:

Mix up the cream cheese and sour cream until creamy.

STEP ONE

Then add the ranch seasoning and mix well. Then mix in the bacon pieces and the sharp cheddar cheese.

STEP TWO

Mold into a football shape and top with the rest of the bacon pieces and shredded cheese.

STEP THREE

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

STEP FOUR

Serve with crackers, chips and veggies!

STEP FIVE

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