BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL BITES

HOW TO MAKE BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL BITES

INGREDIENTS:

* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

* 1 ounce package dry ranch mix

* 8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped

* 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives

* 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix together cream cheese, cheddar, and ranch package. Form into 16 small balls (about 1/2 inch) and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

2. In a small bowl or on a plate, stir together cooked bacon, chives, and pecans.

3. Roll balls in bacon-chive-pecan mixture.

4. Serve. If not immediately serving, loosely cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.