Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! This creamy, tangy delight combines rich cream cheese, zesty jalapeños, and crispy bacon for an explosion of flavor that’s perfect for any gathering. Whether it’s game day or a festive get-together, serve this irresistible cheese ball with an array of dippers for a fun and easy appetizer your friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh jalapeños (or pickled)
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Fold in jalapeños, bacon bits, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped walnuts or pecans if desired for added crunch.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg