Spicy Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for any party! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or pretzel crumbs, for coating
- Crackers, vegetables, or pretzels, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Place the crushed Ritz crackers or pretzel crumbs in a shallow dish.
- Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in the cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Serve immediately with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels.
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños before chopping. You can also use a different type of cracker or nut for coating, such as pecans or walnuts.
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