For the cheese ball: – 16 ounces cream cheese softened – 8 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese – ½ cup finely sliced green onion – ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon – 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix OR 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce For the topping: – 2 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon – 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onion – ½ cup finely chopped pecan