Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball

Enjoy a savory blend of cream cheese, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and bacon, seasoned with ranch dressing mix and coated in chopped pecans that’s perfect for dipping.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Chilling Time: 2

Total Time: 2 5

Servings:

Calories: 482kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

2 packages (16 oz) cream cheese (16 oz)
1 cup shredded chicken breast finely
½ cup (117 g) shredded cheddar cheese finely (4.12 oz | 117 g)
½ cup (114 g) mayonnaise 4.02 oz | 114 g
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
¼ cup (60 g) bacon bits 2.11 oz | 60 g
1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans to coat (3.5 oz | 100 g)

Instructions

Using a wooden spoon, combine cream cheese, chicken breast, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing and bacon bites in a large bowl.
Cover and allow to chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
After chilling, place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and place the cream cheese mixture in the center of the plastic wrap. Close up the edges and form it into a ball shape.
Place the wrapped ball back in the fridge to chill for at least one hour.
Chop the pecans and spread them on a large plate.
Remove the cream cheese ball from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball on the chopped pecan to coat.
Serve with crackers and pretzels.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
Finely shredding the chicken and cheese ensures that they mix evenly throughout the cheese ball, creating a consistent texture.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors. This will ensure every bite is packed with deliciousness.
Allow the cheese ball to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This helps it firm up and allows the flavors to meld together.
When coating the cheese ball with chopped pecans, gently press the nuts into the surface to ensure they adhere well.
Storage - keep the wrapped cheese ball inside the fridge for 5-7 days.

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