Homemade Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
Homemade Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
Ingredients
For the Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapeños, fresh, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating and Serving
- 2 slices bacon, cooked crispy and finely crumbled
- 1 jalapeño, fresh, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- assorted crackers, as needed
- pretzels, as needed
- vegetable sticks, as needed (e.g., carrots, celery, bell peppers)
Instructions
- 1
Cook all 8 slices of bacon until very crispy. Drain on paper towels, then finely crumble. Set aside 2 slices' worth of crumbled bacon for the coating later.
⏱️ 12 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 6 slices' worth of crumbled bacon, 2 finely diced jalapeños, thinly sliced green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a sturdy spoon.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap, form the mixture into a ball or log shape. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
While the cheese ball chills, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, combine the reserved 2 slices' worth of finely crumbled bacon, 1 finely diced jalapeño, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the coating mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even layer all around.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball on a serving platter. Arrange assorted crackers, pretzels, and fresh vegetable sticks around it for dipping. Serve immediately as part of a relish tray or appetizer spread.
⏱️ 5 min
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Homemade Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
Ingredients
For the Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapeños, fresh, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating and Serving
- 2 slices bacon, cooked crispy and finely crumbled
- 1 jalapeño, fresh, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- assorted crackers, as needed
- pretzels, as needed
- vegetable sticks, as needed (e.g., carrots, celery, bell peppers)
Instructions
- 1
Cook all 8 slices of bacon until very crispy. Drain on paper towels, then finely crumble. Set aside 2 slices' worth of crumbled bacon for the coating later.
⏱️ 12 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 6 slices' worth of crumbled bacon, 2 finely diced jalapeños, thinly sliced green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a sturdy spoon.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap, form the mixture into a ball or log shape. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
While the cheese ball chills, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, combine the reserved 2 slices' worth of finely crumbled bacon, 1 finely diced jalapeño, and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the coating mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even layer all around.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball on a serving platter. Arrange assorted crackers, pretzels, and fresh vegetable sticks around it for dipping. Serve immediately as part of a relish tray or appetizer spread.
⏱️ 5 min