BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

• Place ¾ of the bacon and the chopped pecans to a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
• Add the remaining ingredients to a medium bowl and mix to combine.
• Spoon the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and wrap to cover completely. Once covered you can use your hands to press and form the mixture into the shape of a football.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• About 20 minute before serving, take the cheese ball from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap and gently press the bacon/pecan mixture into the cheese ball, covering all sides.
• Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.

Tip: To add more football flair, cut mozzarella cheese into strips and place on top of the cheese ball to resemble laces.

Recipe created by Hatfield’s friend Michelle Atwood at iheartpublix.com.