Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the ultimate party appetizer! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spicy jalapenos and crispy bacon, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed pretzels or crackers, for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapenos, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Place the crushed pretzels or crackers on a plate or shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the crushed pretzels or crackers until completely coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
- Serve cold with crackers, vegetables, or chips.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture. You can also use a different type of cheese, such as pepper jack or Monterey Jack.
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