Ingredients
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- 2 8- ounce packages cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 8 ounces 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 4 ounce can diced jalapeños (drained)
- 4 ounce can diced fire-roasted green chilies (drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the ranch seasoning (can sub in 2 packages of ranch dressing mix, like Hidden Valley)
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, including ranch seasoning ingredients, EXCEPT pecans, in a large bowl. Stir until well combined (I used my Kitchenaid mixer with the paddle attachment on low speed to do this). Form into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans until thoroughly coated. Chill for at least an hour. Serve with crackers.
- Category: Appetizer