smoked jalapeno & bacon cheese balls.

Name: Smoked Jalapeno & Bacon cheese balls.
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) smoked cream cheese; 16 ounce(s) smoked, sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) finely grated jalapeno; 1 tablespoon(s) finely grated onion; 1 - driled guajillo pepper, crushed; 3 slice(s) cooked bacon, crushed; 1 cup(s) jalapeno bread crumbs

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Lynn Socko

San Angelo, TX

Updated on Sep 22, 2014

I never need a reason to eat cheese, but this is an awesome appetizer. Check out my blog: http://eatingoodinthetrailerhood.blogspot.com/2014/09/smoked-cheese-balls.html

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prep time 15 Min

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yield makes 4 large balls

Ingredients

8 ounces smoked cream cheese
16 ounces smoked, sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated jalapeno
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 - driled guajillo pepper, crushed
3 slices cooked bacon, crushed
1 cup jalapeno bread crumbs

How To Make smoked jalapeno & bacon cheese balls.

Step 1

Place cream cheese, jalapeno, onion, bacon and dried Chile in mixer. Blend till combined. Slowly add grated cheddar will mixing. Mix till well combined. Divide cheese mixture into four parts. Roll each into ball. Place jalapeno bread in food processor and puree until you have very fine crumbs. Roll cheese balls in crumbs, then gently pat balls to crumbs stick to cheese. Place in fridge for several hours.
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