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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños fresh or pickled, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients on the counter.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
  3. Stir in jalapeños, bacon bits, green onions, and garlic powder until well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Before serving, roll the chilled cheese ball in extra bacon bits or nuts if desired.
  6. Serve with crackers or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 17g

Notes

For extra heat, substitute sharp cheddar with pepper jack cheese. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

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