Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for parties! It combines the flavors of classic jalapeno poppers into an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 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 bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed pretzel crisps, for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chopped jalapenos, bacon bits, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Form it into a ball shape.
- Place the crushed pretzel crisps in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the pretzels, pressing gently to ensure they adhere to the surface.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels.
Notes
For a spicier cheese ball, use fresh jalapenos instead of pickled. Remove the seeds and membranes before chopping. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
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