BACON RANCH CHEESEBALL
2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 package ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix and garlic powder with an electric mixer until smooth. Add all but
2 tablespoons of the cheese, half the bacon and 2 tablespoons of the green onion. Form into a ball on plastic wrap,
wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight. Right before serving mix together remaining cheese, bacon, onions and pecans.
Spread onto waxed paper or shallow bowl and roll cheese ball all around pressing coating into it. Serve with crackers.
2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 package ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix and garlic powder with an electric mixer until smooth. Add all but
2 tablespoons of the cheese, half the bacon and 2 tablespoons of the green onion. Form into a ball on plastic wrap,
wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight. Right before serving mix together remaining cheese, bacon, onions and pecans.
Spread onto waxed paper or shallow bowl and roll cheese ball all around pressing coating into it. Serve with crackers.
