Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
This jalapeno popper cheese ball combines cream cheese, cheddar, jalapenos, bacon, and green onions into a creamy, flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for parties and always a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese slightly softened
- 2 tablespoon Sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese reserve ½ cup
- 10 slices Crispy cooked bacon chopped, reserve half
- 2 Jalapenos minced, reserve half
- ½ cup Chopped green onions reserve half
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups of cheddar, half the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapenos, and half the green onions.
- Shape mixture into a ball using your hands and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in the reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions mix.
- Serve immediately with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
Plan ahead to chill well so the cheese ball sets firmly. Roll in toppings just before serving for best texture.