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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

Make this easy Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe for your next party or gathering, and watch it disappear fast! This is a great make ahead appetizer!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup almonds chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 Jalapeño large, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • ¼ cup cilantro fresh , minced
To serve
  • crackers you choose!

Instructions

FOR THE NUT COATING
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  1. Finely chop the almonds.
  2. 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
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt.
  2. Fold in the jalapeno, bacon and cilantro
  3. Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for an hour.
  5. Remove from fridge and roll in the toasted panko and almonds.
  6. Refrigerate until needed.
  7. Serve with crackers.
  8. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% 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.