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Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseball

Bold and flavorful cheddar bacon jalapeño cheeseball is the perfect balance of savory and heat in one easy, make ahead appetizer.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (light or fat free are okay), at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅔ cup bacon bits
  • ⅔ cup finely crushed French's Crispy Jalapeños
  • crackers for serving

Instructions

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  1. Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. Lay a 12 by 12 inch piece of plastic wrap out on a clean, flat surface. Transfer cheese mixture to the center of the plastic wrap. Wrap plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and use your hands to shape into a ball (you can do this on the counter or a plate so that one side of the ball is flat).
  3. Unwrap cheeseball. Place crushed crispy jalapeños on a place. Roll cheeseball in the jalapeno pieces so that the outside is covered. (The flat side does not need to be covered).
  4. Place cheeseball on a plate and serve with crackers OR cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve (can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in fridge).

Notes

  • Make ahead: wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in fridge up to 24 hours before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 698IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 698IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

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