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Ingredients
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4 strips bacon
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
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¼ cup chopped pecans
Directions
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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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In a bowl spread out cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the cheese. Blend together until well combined.
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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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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 (per serving)
103 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 103 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Potassium 46mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.