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jalapeno popper cheese ball

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe is full of all of your favorite jalapeno popper flavors like crisp smoked bacon, spicy minced jalapeno, sharp cheddar and smooth cream cheese. The holiday season is quickly approaching and everyone should have a few great appetizer recipes.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For jalapeno popper cheese ball

  • 2
    boxes (8 ounces) cream cheese slightly softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    sour cream
  • 3/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve ½ cup)
  • 10
    slices crispy cooked bacon chopped (reserve half)
  • 2
    jalapenos minced (reserve half)
  • 1/2 c
    chopped green onions (reserve half)

How To Make jalapeno popper cheese ball

  • 1
    Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed beat your cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Turn to low and mix in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapeno, and half of the chopped green onions. Combine your reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions in a small zipper storage bag and store in the refrigerator.
  • 2
    Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a counter top. Spoon the cheese into a ball shape and bring up the sides of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball. Utilize the wrapping process to help shape the cheese into a ball. Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight.
  • 3
    Remove the cheese ball about 20 minutes prior to serving. Spread your reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap the ball and roll in the reserved toppings.
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