1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (1 oz) pkg ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups dill pickles, patted dry and chopped
1 cup finely diced cooked bacon
1/2 oz fresh dill, chopped
crackers, for serving
Step 1: Mix cream cheese, ranch-style dressing mix, dill pickles, and bacon together in a large bowl; shape mixture into a ball.
Step 2: Cover in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Step 3: Place chopped dill on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Remove chilled cheese ball from plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in dill until evenly coated on all sides.
Step 4: Top with ornament top, optional. Serve with crackers.
