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Bacon-Jalapeño Cheese Ball

A good old-fashioned cheese ball gets the works with bacon, jalapeños and lots of flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about ½ cup)
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked crisp and chopped, divided
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped, divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup Chopped Pecans toasted

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, half of the jalapeños, the garlic, parsley, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  2. On a large plate, stir together the remaining bacon, the remaining jalapeños and the toasted pecans until evenly combined. Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the pecan mixture until coated on all sides.
  3. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers. Leftovers should be wrapped tightly and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10to 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.