4-Ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
• cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1: Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat. Turn occasionally, and cook until the bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon strips to a lined baking sheet with a drip tray and refrigerate until crisp.

Step 2: In a bowl, spread out the softened cream cheese. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the cheese and blend well until fully combined.

Step 3: Chop the cooled bacon into fine crumbs, reserving 2 tablespoons for later. Add the remaining chopped bacon to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4: Using clean (and gloved) hands, roll the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Refrigerate the ball for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.

Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the reserved bacon crumbs and chopped pecans. Once the cream cheese ball has chilled, cover it with the bacon-pecan mixture.

Step 6: Refrigerate the ball until ready to serve. Before serving, allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes for optimal flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 103
• Total Fat: 10g (13% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 5g (23% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 22mg (7% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 173mg (8% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 1g (0% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% Daily Value)
• Protein: 2g (4% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 46mg (1% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.