Description
A creamy and spicy appetizer that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with the convenience of a cheese ball.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 2-3 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chopped nuts or crispy bacon bits (for coating)
- Crackers or veggies (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts or crispy bacon bits to coat.
- Serve with crackers or veggie sticks. Enjoy!
Notes
For a sugar-free option, consider using stevia or monk fruit as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg