Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
This Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball is a creamy, savory blend of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and spicy jalapenos, rolled in a crispy bacon-cheddar topping. It's the perfect party appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar
- 2/3 cup bacon pieces
- 2 large jalapenos (or 3 medium), finely diced
Instructions
- Start by dicing up those jalapenos. For milder heat, remove the seeds and ribs, but if you're all about the spice, leave them in.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder until smooth. You can totally use an electric mixer to make this step easier.
- Add in half of your shredded cheddar, half of the bacon, and half of your diced jalapenos. Stir it all together until it's evenly combined.
- Put on the gloves and shape the mixture into a ball, and place it on a piece of parchment paper. If it feels too soft, don’t worry, chilling will firm it up.
- Pop the cheeseball into the fridge for about 15 minutes to help it hold its shape.
- While the cheeseball is chilling, combine the remaining cheddar, bacon, and jalapenos in a small bowl.
- Once the cheeseball has firmed up a bit, take it out and gently press the cheesy-bacon-jalapeno mixture all over the top and sides, making sure it’s completely coated.
- Put the finished cheeseball back in the fridge for at least an hour to let all those flavors meld together.
Servings: 20
Calories: 180kcal