Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese ball inspired by jalapeño poppers, perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams cream cheese, softened
- 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 70 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 25 grams green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Additional chopped bacon for coating
- Additional chopped jalapeños for coating
- Additional chopped green onions for coating
Instructions
- Using a large mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, finely chopped jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure a uniform mixture.
- Transfer the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use the wrap to form the mixture into a firm ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the texture to set and the flavours to meld.
- Remove the chilled cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in additional chopped bacon, jalapeños, and green onions.
- Place on a serving dish and present with an assortment of vegetables, crackers, or chips.
Notes
- For a spicier cheese ball, include more jalapeños.
- Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- Pair with a variety of dippers such as pretzels and pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approx. 50 grams)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg