Description
A creamy and spicy cheese ball featuring jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2–3 jalapeños, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup crushed crackers or nuts (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, minced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.
- Season: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well: Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, blend all ingredients until creamy.
- Shape it: Form the mixture into a smooth sphere with clean hands.
- Wrap and chill: Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Coat the ball: Roll the chilled cheese ball in crushed crackers or nuts until evenly coated.
- Serve: Present alongside dippers like crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare a day in advance and avoid rolling in coating until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, jalapeno poppers, appetizer, party food