Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped and divided
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1-ounce package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • Crackers, your choice

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.  
  • Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6 – 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 2 tbsp. parsley; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, Ranch Seasoning, Worcestershire, remaining bacon and parsley until well combined and fluffy, about 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture.
  • Serve with crackers.
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