Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
Description
The Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball combines a smooth mixture of cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese enhanced with savory garlic powder, cumin, dried parsley, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. This blend forms the base, which is shaped into a ball and then rolled in a coating of chopped crisp bacon, toasted pecans, and finely diced jalapeño with seeds removed. The outside adds texture and a mix of smoky, nutty, and spicy flavors complementing the creamy interior. The jalapeño adds a moderate heat balanced by the richness of cream cheese and cheddar.
Once assembled, the cheeseball is refrigerated to firm up and is ready to serve as a flavorful appetizer or party snack. It pairs well with crackers or fresh vegetables for scooping.
This cheeseball can be prepared several days ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator, making it convenient for advance preparation and entertaining.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- Pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the outside:
- 6-8 lices Bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled or chopped
- ¼ cup pecans toasted, chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and mix until just combined. Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, parsley, pepper and Worcestershire sauce over the cheese mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
- With lightly greased hands, pat the cheese mixture into a ball.
- In a shallow dish, toss together the pecans, bacon and jalapeños. Roll the cheeseball into the mixture, pressing the pecans, bacon and jalapeño lightly into the the cheeseball as you go.
- Place the cheeseball on a plate and refrigerate, covered lightly with saran wrap, until ready to serve.
Notes
- This cheeseball can be made in advance and kept refrigerated, covered, for several days without losing quality.
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Overall Rating
5
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