The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

INGREDIENTS

16 oz

cream cheese (, room temperature)

3 tbsp

sour cream ((optional but recommended))

1 oz

package ranch seasoning

3/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

dried minced onion

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1 1/4 cups

cheddar cheese (, finely grated (divided))

1/2 cup

pepper jack cheese (, finely grated (divided))

slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled (divided))

1/3 cup

chopped green onions ((divided))

2/3 cup

chopped pecans

1 tsp

poppy seeds