jalapeno popper cheese ball

Name: Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 boxes (8 ounces) cream cheese slightly softened; 2 tablespoon(s) sour cream; 3/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) 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 cup(s) chopped green onions (reserve half)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 5, 2019

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.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 boxes (8 ounces) cream cheese slightly softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon 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 cup chopped green onions (reserve half)

How To Make jalapeno popper cheese ball

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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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