Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, tangy cheese with the spicy kick of jalapeños and crunchy bacon bits. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, this delightful cheese ball is easy to make and visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for any snack table. With its irresistible flavors and textures, it’s sure to be the highlight of your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, bacon bits, green onions, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Optionally roll in chopped nuts before serving.
- Serve with crackers or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg