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Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

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Celebrating with delicious food is what my family does best. Whether it’s a few simple snacks or an all out theme party, we love to plan food for sports events. Sometimes I think my children love to watch sports just because of our snack foods and sports traditions.
College Basketball Snack Party

Now that college basketball is here I thought a basketball theme snack table would be fun.College Basketball snack table

I think our basketball themed snack table got more attention than the game last weekend! With bowls of cheesy crunch and a basketball shaped cheese ball I can see why.Basketball Party

Let me tell you about this Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball… ah-mazing! No one could walk away from the deliciousness! It was super easy to make too! (Look for the recipe at the bottom of this post.)Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

For a quick and easy basketball theme snack table- without buying lots of basketball decor I’d only use a few times a year- I stuck to a black, white and orange color scheme with some fun decor from my kids’ craft area.  Basketball Party

Orange and white twine plus a foam basketball sticker made our simple orange drink pop. Basketball Party

Toothpick markers marked with Go Team and symbol for defense dressed up simple bowls of Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves and Cheez-It Srirarcha Snack Mix.Cheez-It snacks

*tip – Large boxes of Cheez-It products are 3 for $8 at Target (until the 1st week of April), so I stocked up for our snack table. With delicious real cheese in Cheez-It Baked Snacks, I knew I better have plenty to go around! Basketball watch party prep

And the star of the party…

Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese BallHot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Ingredients:Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

  • 2- 8oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz packet of ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves

Directions:

Using a mixer, whip the softened cream cheese with cheddar cheese.Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Mix in ranch seasoning, crumbled bacon, and green onion.Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Roll the cream cheese mixture into a ball shape.

*tip – Spray your hands with cooking spray, for easier rolling with less cream cheese left on your hands.

Finely rush about a cup of Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves.Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Pour the crushed Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves on a plate, and roll the cheese ball in the crushed crackers until well coated.Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Place the cheese ball on a serving tray, then use string licorice to create basketball lines.Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

*tip – make a plain clear serving tray pop by folding a fat quarter of fabric to fit the size of the tray. Simply set the tray on top of the fabric and fill it with food. As the tray empties, your party table will continue to pop with theme color and pattern!Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Surround the cheese ball with your favorite crackers and serve!Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Stop by Target for a great deal on Cheez-It crackers for your basketball watching party! You’ll find the Cheez-It crackers in the Signal the Seasons Savor Spot section or near the checkout line.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoopsWithCrunch #CollectiveBias

March 23, 2016 · 39 Comments

About Amanda

Amanda is an adventurous mom of six based in southern Virginia. She’s teaching her crew to live life to the fullest whether they are home on the farm or trekking through a new concrete jungle. She's passionate about intentional mothering through life’s joys and challenges, and learning to embrace the gift of each new day together.

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  1. Melisa says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:29 am

    I love cheese balls, and this one sounds so yummy! It’s absolutely adorable too! I think my littles would really get a kick out of it.

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  2. Bri says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:40 am

    What a great way to switch up game day appetizers. Cheez It is a really good quality brand.

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  3. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:44 am

    That looks pretty easy to make and my son would definitely love it.

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  4. Joyce from Live Laugh Love Post says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:53 am

    Yummy! Unfortunately, my husband is not fan of any SPICY snacks due to his heartburn. And he loves bacon snacks. Maybe I would like to think how to switch non-spicy snacks from that. Anyway, thank you for sharing!

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  5. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:36 am

    Oh yum! Cheeseballs are pretty popular when I host anyways, but bacon makes this one even better.

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  6. Dalba says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Thanks so much for sharing! I usually don’t do any sports themed foods/snacks. But with your step by step pics and recipe for the cheese ball I think I will give it a try!

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  7. Jason Young says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Mouth watering just reading the title of this post….and then the pictures. Awesome!

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  8. Sage says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I love cheese ball recipes! I’ll leave out the bacon because I’m a vegetarian, but I’m totally making this next time my stepson is around.

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  9. Marie says

    March 23, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    This would be great for cook out! I love easy appetizers that I can whip together. Pinning!

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  10. Melanie says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    This looks delicious. I’m making it this weekend 🙂

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  11. Elizabeth says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I love the basketball theme! The style of the cheese spread sounds delicious too! Thanks

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  12. Eugenia says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    So creative and beautiful! I love this snack idea! Perfect for the party 🙂

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  13. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I am a cheese fanatic so this looks great. It would be great for a party!!

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  14. Lois Alter Mark says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I have no interest in basketball but I have a giant interest in those snacks! That cheese ball looks amazing!

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  15. Keikilani says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    I love, love cheeseballs! My kids are obsessed with crackers so this is going to be a must at our party.

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  16. Amy Jones says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Those balls look really delicious, I´ll give a try next sunday morning. =)

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  17. Ashley @irishred02 says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    That looks super tasty!! I pinned this for later 😉

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  18. Aprill Coleman says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Your entire setup is perfect! I love that it looks like a little basketball. Adorable!

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    • Amanda says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Liz Mays says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:53 am

    I love this with the spiciness. What a great basketball game day snack!

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  20. Elizabeth O. says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:23 am

    I am up for anything that has cheese in it and is spicy! This looks so good and I love that you designed it to look like a little basketball, that’s so adorable!

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  21. Doran says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:51 am

    This looks a great snack set up for a party.

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  22. Megan says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Looks delish! Pinning for later.

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  23. Laurie says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:01 am

    The cheese ball sounds delicious! You had me at bacon and ranch yum!

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  24. Carrie @huppiemama says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Thanks so much for sharing all of these basketball party ideas, especially that delicious cheese ball recipe. Yum! #client

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  25. Tonya C says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:50 am

    What a clever way to use Cheez-Its! I have never made a cheese ball before but this looks easy enough.

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  26. Jessica Cassidy says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Yum! Looks like a delish recipe to try for a snack after a break while watching movie or sports with the family.

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  27. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I love the basketball, turned out so cute! We love Cheez It Crackers, need to try these new ones.

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  28. Dana says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I love this idea! You really went all out with the theme – perfect for March Madness 🙂 I am totally borrowing your idea of using a colorful piece of fabric to place under a clear tray for a pop of color!

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  29. Jojo Vito says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:40 am

    wow, I was quite intrigued by this Hot & Spicy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball. This could be a nice snack item 🙂

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  30. R U S S says

    March 24, 2016 at 11:06 am

    The combination of cheese, the ranch dressing, some bacon, and Cheez It totally makes this recipe rock. It’s easy-to-prepare and I just know that this is delish.

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    • Amanda says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      It was really easy!

      Reply
  31. Mardene Carr says

    March 24, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Well this set up could encourage the entire neighbourhood to drop by so be very careful…LOL…

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    • Amanda says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Very true!!

      Reply
  32. Shaylee says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    This is so cute and looks like it would taste amazing! I would be all over this if it was out at a party 😉

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  33. Life as a Convert says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Oh! I bet those crackers are delicious on their own too. I don’t do pork, but I am going to make this with turkey bacon.

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  34. MryJhnsn (@mryjhnsn) says

    March 25, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    You really know how to throw a party! Love this idea and clever decorations.

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  35. Ana Fernandez says

    March 25, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Love themed food! And bacon goes great with everything!

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  36. Mhaan A. says

    March 25, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    What a fun theme to prepare and it is no secret that we also love cookies! I will definitely consider this basketball theme for our next son’s birthday. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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