5 from 3 votes
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
A spicy take on a traditional party appetizer, this Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball will stand out at your next potluck!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- ½ cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 jalapeños finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir the cream cheese until it becomes smooth. Add cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Place the cheese mixture in the center and use the wrap to form it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped bacon, jalapeños, and green onions for an extra layer of flavor and texture. Serve with veggies, crackers, or chips.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
468mg
(20%)
Potassium
70mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 468mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.