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Easy cheeseball flavored with chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon and shredded cheeses
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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Bacon, cheddar and cream cheese perfectly compliment chopped jalapeño in this super flavorful Bacon Jalapeño Popper inspired Cheese Ball.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball, Jalapeño Cheese Ball
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 people
Calories 195kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

Cheese Ball

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup bacon finely chopped
  • 2 small jalapeños finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Topping

  • 1/3 cup pecans toasted & finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bacon
  • 1 small jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cheese Ball

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Stir cumin and garlic powder into sour cream and ranch dressing.
  • Stir sour cream mixture and shredded cheeses. Mix well.
  • Stir in chopped jalapeños and crumbled bacon.
  • Use plastic wrap to form into a ball. Cover tightly and refrigerate about an hour until firm.

Topping

  • Roll cheese ball in additional shredded cheese. Then coat with bacon, chopped jalapeños and toasted pecans.
  • Store in the refrigerator and serve slightly softened.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg