Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
A creamy and tangy cheese ball infused with crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños, coated in crunchy pecans — perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Once mixed to perfection, shape the mixture into a ball.
- Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans or breadcrumbs.
- Chill Before Serving: Wrap your cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, place it on a serving platter and serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce jalapeños or use pickled ones. The cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be kept for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg