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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Recipe

This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe is loaded with crispy smoky bacon, jalapenos and sharp cheddar for a perfect party snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

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 thinly sliced green onion
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits or cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 4 ounces diced jalapenos drained, 1 can
Topping
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits or cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced

Instructions

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  1. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika and Worcestershire sauce with a mixer until fluffy.
  2. 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
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  1. Combine Panko bread crumbs and butter in a small pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  2. Combine all topping ingredients. Roll chilled cheese ball in topping pressing to stick.
  3. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256 (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 940IU (19%) Vitamin C 5.2mg (6%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% 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.