Description
Unleash Flavorful Fun at Your Game Day Gatherings!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a football shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, remove from the refrigerator and roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat.
- Serve with crackers or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, use more jalapeños or add some hot sauce.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance.
- Garnish with additional green onions for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg