Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
A creamy and zesty cheese ball infused with the bold flavors of jalapenos and bacon, perfect for dipping and sharing at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Gather your ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients until creamy using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
- Form the mixture into a smooth sphere with clean hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers or nuts until evenly coated.
- Serve alongside dippers like crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For added spice, keep the seeds in the jalapeños. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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