Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
Description
This cheese ball blends two types of cheeses: cream cheese for smooth creaminess and sharp cheddar for a tangy depth. The addition of diced fresh jalapeno provides gentle heat, balanced by smoky crumbled bacon and fresh minced cilantro for brightness. Flavored with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt, the mixture is shaped into a ball and chilled to firm up.
To finish, the cheese ball is rolled in a mixture of toasted panko breadcrumbs and chopped almonds, which adds a crunchy, nutty coating contrasting with the soft interior. The toasting of panko and nuts ensures a golden hue and enhanced flavor without burning.
Served cold with crackers, this cheese ball makes a rich, textured appetizer that combines spicy, smoky, and fresh elements. It holds well in the refrigerator and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- ½ teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 jalapeño large, diced
- 1/2 cup Bacon crumbled, cooked
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh , minced
To serve
- crackers you choose!
Instructions
FOR THE NUT COATING
- Finely chop the almonds.
- In a large non-stick skillet, toast the panko and almonds over medium high heat, moving constantly so the breadcrumbs and nuts do not burn. They’re done when they’re golden brown! Set aside to cool.
FOR THE CHEESE BALL
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt.
- Fold in the jalapeno, bacon and cilantro
- Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for an hour.
- Remove from fridge and roll in the toasted panko and almonds.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- Serve with crackers.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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