Description
This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a creamy, spicy, and savory appetizer perfect for parties. Packed with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into a ball using clean hands or a spatula. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers or pecans until coated. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve chilled with crackers, veggies, or pretzels.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to taste.
- Make ahead up to 2 days; coat before serving for best texture.
- Try smoked cheddar for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
