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Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball is loaded with everything you would want in the perfect appetizer. It’s sure to be a huge hit at any party!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix (1 packet)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cup cooked bacon pieces crumbled
- 3 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup Finely chopped pecans
- buttery crackers for serving
Instructions
- Mix the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until combined.
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup bacon, and 2 jalapenos to the bowl. Mix together until thoroughly blended.
- Chill the mixture for 5 minutes, then shape into a ball.
- Place the pecans, 1/4 cup bacon, and 1 jalapeno into a shallow bowl, and roll all sides of the cheese ball in the mixutre until coated.
- Place on a plate and serve immediately with buttery crackers.
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Notes
- This cheese ball is about 3 1/2 cups in size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
487IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 487IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.