Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for any party! Creamy, cheesy, and with just the right amount of kick, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Crackers, pretzels, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, jalapenos, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in 1/4 cup of the crumbled bacon, reserving the rest for the outside.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Place the remaining crumbled bacon on a plate or in a shallow dish.
- Roll the cheese ball in the bacon until it is completely coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier cheese ball, use fresh jalapenos instead of pickled, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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