Easter Chick Cheese Ball
This bacon ranch Easter Chick Cheese Ball is not only delicious, but it's also adorable and perfect for your Easter celebrations! With only 7 ingredients, it's quick and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 16 oz. 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 2.5 oz package real bacon pieces 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled can also be used
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 7 Baby carrot for chick’s beak and feet
- 2 Sliced olives for chick’s eyes
- 1 Round cracker cut in half, for chick’s wings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and ranch seasoning until evenly distributed.
- Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and bacon to the mixture. Stir until combined.
- Place the cheese ball mixture on plastic wrap and form it into a ball.
- Use the remaining cup of cheddar cheese to cover the cheese ball, pressing gently to make sure it sticks.
- Smoosh the top down a little to form the body of a chick.
- Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate or cutting board to decorate.
- Add 2 sliced olives to the ball to make the chick’s eye. Press gently and they will stick.
- Cut a baby carrot in half and use it as a nose.
- Insert 3 baby carrots on each side of the bottom of the cheese ball to make feet.
- Finally, cut a cracker in half and insert each half into the side of the cheese ball to make wings.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, veggies or your favorite dippers.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1502IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 0.1mg
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