Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseball
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Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseball
Description
The recipe mixes softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, half the chopped jalapeños, half the cooked and chopped bacon, green onions, seasoning salt, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin. This combination brings creamy, cheesy, savory, spicy, and smoky notes. After mixing, the cheese mixture is shaped into a ball and rolled in a mixture of the remaining bacon, jalapeños, and chopped pecans to create a textured exterior that complements the creamy center.
Covering and chilling the cheeseball allows it to set and for the flavors to meld, making it easier to slice or serve with crackers or vegetables. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for three days. This cheeseball is suitable as an appetizer or party snack featuring a balance of creamy, spicy, nutty, and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened
- 3 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped, divided
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together cream cheese, half of the jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, green onions, seasoning salt, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin until fully incorporated.
- On a large plate combine other half of the bacon, jalapeños, and pecans. Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll it onto the plate to coat well.
- Cover with saran wrap and chill for an hour before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chill the cheeseball for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to develop and firm the texture.
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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