Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

6 slices bacon

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix

½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

4 green onions, chopped

3 tablespoons chopped black olives

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.

Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and olives; stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight.