Description
A deliciously creamy and spicy cheese ball inspired by the classic jalapeño popper, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams cream cheese, softened
- 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 70 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 25 grams green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Additional chopped bacon (for coating)
- Additional chopped jalapeños (for coating)
- Additional chopped green onions (for coating)
Instructions
- Using a large mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, finely chopped jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure a uniform mixture.
- Transfer the mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use the wrap to form the mixture into a firm ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the texture to set and the flavours to meld.
- Remove the chilled cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in additional chopped bacon, jalapeños, and green onions.
- Place on a serving dish and present with an assortment of vegetables, crackers, or chips.
Notes
- For added spice, include more jalapeños in the mixture and as a coating.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance; just store it wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as celery sticks, tortilla chips, or pita crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg