This delightful cheese ball is sure to be a fan favorite at your next gathering. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or to up the bacon goodness, serve with cheddar bacon crisps
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Refrigerate Time::30 mins
Stand Time::30 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::15
Ingredients
4 strips bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
ΒΌ cup chopped pecans
Directions
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon strips to a lined baking sheet with a drip tray. Refrigerate bacon until crisp.
In a bowl spread out cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the cheese. Blend together until well combined.
Chop bacon until it resembles fine crumbs. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Add remaining bacon to the cream cheese mixture. Using clean (gloved) hands roll cream cheese mixture into a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
Combine chopped pecans and reserved bacon in a small bowl. Cover cream cheese ball with pecan bacon mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.