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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball: A Creamy Delight for Parties

Transform classic jalapeño poppers into a vibrant Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
  • 2/3 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup pecans or tortilla chips crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Fork
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until creamy and smooth.
  2. Mix in crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a ball; chill for at least 2 hours.
  4. Prepare the coating by mixing remaining bacon, minced jalapeños, chopped green onions, and pecans or tortilla chips.
  5. Roll the chilled cheese ball in the coating mixture until fully covered.
  6. Serve on a platter with dippers like crackers, pretzel rods, or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cheese ball overnight for better flavor blending. Adjust the heat by modifying jalapeño use.

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