Garlic Bacon Ranch Cheeseball

So let me ask you, do you love bacon? What about ranch? Garlic? Cheese? Yes, yes, yes, yes right? Then trust me when I tell you that your next party NEEDS this garlic bacon ranch cheese ball!

8 oz cream cheese , room temperature
2 Tbsp sour cream (optional but recommended)
1 Doxie Mixes Garlic Bacon Ranch packet
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese , finely grated (divided)
1/4 cup of bacon crumbles
1/3 cup chopped green onions (divided)
2/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

MAKE THE CHEESE BALL
To a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, and Doxie Mix. Stir until well combined.
Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, and half the green onions. Stir until mixed.
Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and drop cream cheese mixture onto it. Cover tightly on all sides, and shape into a ball shape. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until firm.

MAKE THE OUTER COATING
Add remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining bacon and green onions to a small mixing bowl and refrigerate alongside the cheese ball.
Before rolling the cheese ball, add pecans (optional) and stir well

BEFORE SERVING
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread out the outer coating in an even layer.
Remove plastic wrap and roll cheese ball in coating, making sure all sides are coated. You may have to pick up some of the coating and press it so it sticks.
Serve immediately, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.