Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseball

Spicy, creamy, and packed with bold flavors, this Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball is the ultimate party appetizer. Perfect for gatherings and holiday celebrations, it pairs beautifully with crackers or veggie sticks!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Southwestern

Keyword bacon jalapeno cheese ball, bold holiday snacks, creamy cheese ball recipes, easy appetizer ideas, holiday cheese ball recipe, jalapeno bacon flavors, spicy party appetizers

Method No Cook/Assemble

Main Ingredient Pork

Prep Time 5

Additional Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings Servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

2 x 8oz packages of cream cheese softened
3-4 Jalapenos Seeded and finely chopped.
½ a cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ a cup of chopped cooked bacon
½ a teaspoon of onion powder
½ a teaspoon of garlic powder
¼ Teaspoon(s) of cumin
1 Teaspoon(s) of Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, half of the chopped jalapenos, half of the pecans, cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly blended.
Mix the remaining jalapenos, pecans, and bacon. Set aside.
Using plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Transfer to a serving plate. Press the remaining jalapeno mixture into the sides.
Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese has softened before starting this recipe. It may take about an hour for this to happen.

Don't use pre-shredded cheese as it won't combine well with the other ingredients to make the cheese ball. Make sure you shred the cheese yourself.

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