Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Recipe
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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Recipe
Description
This cheese ball combines cream cheese whipped with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until fluffy. Shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses add sharpness and texture, while green onions and drained diced jalapeños bring freshness and mild spice. Bacon bits provide smoky, crispy contrast.
After chilling and shaping the mixture into a ball, it is coated in a topping consisting of browned panko breadcrumbs, softened butter, chopped parsley, additional bacon bits, and finely diced jalapeño. The toasty topping adds crunch and an herby element, complementing the creamy interior.
Served chilled, this cheese ball is ideal as a party appetizer or snack paired with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables. Its balance of creamy, smoky, spicy, and crisp makes it versatile and approachable.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or dressing
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoons green onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits or cooked and crumbled bacon
- 4 ounces jalapeno pepper drained, 1 can, diced
Topping
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons bacon bits or cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika and Worcestershire sauce with a mixer until fluffy.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, green onion and jalapenos. Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a ball. Refrigerate at least one hour.
Topping
- Combine Panko bread crumbs and butter in a small pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until lightly browned. Cool completely.
- Combine all topping ingredients. Roll chilled cheese ball in topping pressing to stick.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 940IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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