Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

Spice up your appetizer game with this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! Packed with the bold flavors of jalapenos, cheddar, and bacon, it's a creamy, spicy hit for any gathering.

Prep Time15

Course: Appetizer recipes

Keyword: jalapeno popper, jalapeno popper cheese ball, jalapeno popper cheese ball recipe

Servings:

Author: chefjar

Ingredients

For The Cheese Ball

6 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
3 jalapenos finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons green onions chopped
3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Coating

3/4 cup chopped roasted pecans ( or chopped pretzels)
2 heaping tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
3 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1-2 jalapenos sliced, optional

Instructions

For the cheese ball: In a large mixing bowl, add the crumbled bacon (6 strips), 16 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 3 finely chopped jalapenos, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Use a wooden spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
For coating: In a separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup chopped roasted pecans, 2 heaping tablespoons of chopped parsley, the crumbled bacon (3 strips), 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapenos.
Assemble the cheese ball: Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll it over the toppings to fully coat and form an even ball.
Refrigerate: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. This helps the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or any dippers of your choice.

Notes

Storage: Keep in the fridge either in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

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