Jalapeño Cheese Ball
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This jalapeño cheese ball loaded with bacon, jalapeños, onions, and sharp cheddar is creamy, savory, and the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, divided
- 16 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened
- 2 ½ tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and diced, divided
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion, divided
- ½ cup chopped green onion, divided
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool for 10 minutes. Chop into pieces and set aside.
- Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and kosher salt in a large bowl until just combined. You can use a stand mixer on low with the paddle attachment, an electric mixer on low, or a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Stir in half of each of the chopped bacon, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, red onion, and green onion with a spatula. Store the remaining filling ingredients in the refrigerator.
- Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a countertop, then add the cream cheese mixture. Bring up the sides of the plastic wrap and use your hands to form it into a ball. Cover and secure it with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Remove the cheese ball about 10 minutes before serving. Spread the reserved toppings on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the toppings.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Storage: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap, then wrap it with an additional layer of foil and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep ahead of time. This cheese ball needs at least 2 hours to set for it to keep its shape. You can also prepare this appetizer up to 24 hours in advance.
- Use cold ingredients. Make sure the fillings and garnishes are cold to help the cheese ball keep its shape.
- Use your favorite bacon. I prefer to use thick-cut hickory smoked bacon for extra smoky and savory flavor but feel free to use your favorite bacon.
- Add more fillings. You can customize and add your favorite fillings. A few of my favorites are spiced pepitas, boldly seasoned peanuts or crushed almonds, crushed pretzels, chopped chipotle peppers, or extra seasonings like smoked paprika or chili powder. Just make sure to reserve half of the fillings to cover the outside of the cheese ball.
- Create shapes. Get creative and form the cheese ball into a fun and festive shape based on the holiday or hosting event. Footballs for gameday, pumpkins for Thanksgiving, or bells for Christmas!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
294mg
(29%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 294mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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