Description
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls are the perfect crowd-pleasing snack that delivers a delightful blend of smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and a spicy kick from jalapeños. These golden-brown bites are not only crispy on the outside but also ooze with cheesy goodness inside, making them ideal for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, these cheese balls will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, chopped bacon, and garlic powder until well-mixed.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry cheese balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried balls onto paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg