Bacon Cheddar Football Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices, cut into lardons
• 2 packages (each 8 oz./250 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (4 oz./125 g) sour cream
• 2 cups (8 oz./250 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 jar (4 oz./125 g) diced pimiento peppers, drained
• 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1/3 cup (1 oz./30 g) sliced scallions
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz./185 g) finely crushed pecans
• 1 string cheese or 1 slice white cheese, cut into thin strips
• Crackers, pretzels or crudité for serving

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