This playful Easter cheese ball is made with just 6 ingredients including cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, ranch seasoning mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Formed into the shape of a carrot, sprinkled with cheese, and finished off with fresh leafy greens for the carrot top, this adorable appetizer is colorful, fun, and delicious with crackers!
To a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Use a hand mixer on low to mix until well combined.
Add one cup of the shredded cheddar, the crumbled bacon, and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. Stir until combined.
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet and place the cheese mixture on top. Use the plastic wrap to help form it into the shape of a carrot.
Flip the carrot-shaped cheese ball to a large serving platter or cutting board.
Use the remaining cup of cheddar cheese to cover the cheese ball, pressing gently to make sure it sticks.
Place cilantro or parsley stems into the top of the carrot cheese ball.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the cheese ball firm up.
Serve with crackers, veggies, olives, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
Leftovers should be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.The cheese ball can be made ahead of time, just wait to add the outer layer of cheese and green top until you're ready to serve.