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
Ingredients
- 4 stripss bacon
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- 0.25 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
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1
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.
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2
In a bowl spread out cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the cheese. Blend together until well combined.
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3
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
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4
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.
Nutrition Facts
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