Description
Delight your guests with this irresistible Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball, featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon, all wrapped in crunchy nuts. Perfect for game days or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to steal the spotlight and become a favorite at every event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Crackers or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping jalapeños, green onions, and nuts.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Stir in jalapeños, bacon bits, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands and roll it in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg