JoJo’s Party Cheese Ball

By AuntieGooper

*This is better to make a day ahead.

Ingredients

• 2 - 8 ounce packages of Cream Cheese
• 1 1/2 cups of finely-shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 - package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1/2 cup of Ranch Dressing
• 1/2 cup of broken Bacon Pieces (real bacon)
• 1/4 cup of red Crystal Hot Sauce
• 2 - packets of Splenda Sweetner
• 1 - cup of finely-chopped Pecan Pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Set Cream Cheese aside in a large bowl to warm to room temperature. (approx. 1 hour)
Press with fork to loosen, and add the finely-shredded Cheddar Cheese to the Cream Cheese, mix.
Add in the Mayonnaise, Bacon Pieces and Splenda, then mix again.
Add in the Lipton Onion Soup Mix and Crystal Hot Sauce.
Mix thoroughly and form into a round ball.
Roll the Cheese Ball gently in Pecan Pieces to cover.
Lay on dish and refrigerate until firm again. (approx. 2 - 3 hours)
Serve on a platter surrounded by a variety of fresh crispy crackers.