Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for any party! Creamy, cheesy, and with a spicy kick, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped jalapenos, jalapeno juice, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Place the crumbled bacon on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
- Roll the cheese ball in the bacon until it is completely coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bacon to adhere.
- Serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball with crackers.
Notes
For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture. Serve with assorted crackers, pretzels, or even vegetable sticks.
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