Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
This party-worthy cheese ball is filled with all of your favorite jalapeno popper flavors like crispy smoked bacon, zesty minced jalapenos, sharp cheddar, smooth cream cheese, and sweet green onions. Perfect for appetizers and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 boxes cream cheese 8 ounces each, slightly softened
- 2 tablespoons 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 for topping
- 10 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped, reserve half for topping
- 2 jalapenos minced, hold half back for topping
- ½ cup chopped green onions reserve half for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed, beat your cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Turn to low and mix in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, half of the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapeno, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into a ball shape on your serving plate and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to shape.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight or for up to six days to allow it to firm up.
- Remove the cheese ball about 20 minutes before serving and roll it in the reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions topping.
Notes
Plan ahead and slightly soften your cream cheese for easier blending. Use good quality cheddar cheese and grate it yourself for best flavor. Remove stems, seeds, and veins from jalapenos using gloves. Make the cheese ball at least one day in advance to firm it up. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before serving and roll in reserved toppings for best results.