Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bacon, chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, shredded (4 cheese blend)
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped and divided
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and divided
- 2 to 3 tbsp ranch seasoning, add to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp poppyseeds, divided
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy, setting aside some for topping.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Prepare the topping mixture with reserved bacon and other ingredients.
- Form the cheese mixture into a ball, then coat with the topping.
- Chill before serving or serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chilling the cheese ball enhances the flavors.
Customize flavors with different cheeses or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg