Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, zesty flavors with a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make dish features a luscious blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and spicy jalapeños rolled into a fun ball shape. Perfect for parties or game nights, serve it with crackers or veggies for an unforgettable treat that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh or pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Crackers or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, and chopped bacon. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a compact ball using clean hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans or walnuts until fully coated (optional).
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to meld flavors.
- Serve on a platter with an assortment of crackers or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg