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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball: A Spicy, Creamy Delight

This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is a spicy, creamy delight perfect for any gathering, delivering a nostalgic taste that satisfies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream you can use Greek yogurt as an alternative
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Bacon chopped, can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 each Jalapenos finely chopped, seeds removed for milder flavor
  • 2 each Green Onions chopped, substitute with chives if preferred
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper or white pepper for a different flavor
Coating
  • 1 cup Chopped Roasted Pecans or chopped pretzels for crunch
  • 1 4 Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley optional
  • 2 each Sliced Jalapenos optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Make the Cheese Ball
  1. Mix the chopped bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, finely chopped jalapenos, green onions, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and mold it into a ball shape. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the coating by mixing the chopped roasted pecans, parsley, additional bacon, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos together.
  4. Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in the coating mixture until fully covered.
  5. Wrap the cheese ball again in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. This cheese ball can be made a day ahead.

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