Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
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Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball blends soft cream cheese and shredded jack cheese with finely minced jalapeños, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of cumin for warmth. The mixture is chilled to firm up and then shaped into a ball, which is rolled in a mixture of fresh parsley and remaining diced jalapeños, adding a bright herbal note and textured coating.
Unlike baked jalapeño poppers, this no-cook cheeseball highlights the fresh heat and creaminess in a cold appetizer format. The balance of spicy, savory, and citrusy elements make it well-suited for serving alongside crackers or tortilla chips at gatherings.
Keep the cheeseball refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain firmness and freshness. It offers an approachable way to enjoy jalapeño popper flavors without frying or baking.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely minced, fresh
- 2 jalapeños , seeded and finely diced
- 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- 1 1/4 cup jack cheese , shredded
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
Instructions
- Mix half the jalapenos and the parsley together.
- In a second bowl add the second half of the jalapenos, cream cheese, jack cheese, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and cumin to a bowl.
- You can either put it in the freezer for 20 minutes to really harden up then roll the mixture in the parsley/jalapeno or if you aren't as patient as me grab a large square of saran wrap and put the mixture in the middle.
- Bring the edges together and twist the top to make a small ball.
- Roll in jalapenos/parsley.
- Keep covered/refrigerated until you are ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 426IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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