Snack
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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2 h 30 min
2 h 30 minBacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
what you need
Ingredients
extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)Dairy400 g
jalapeño (seeds removed, finely minced, divided)Produce1 piece
bacon (cooked extra crispy, finely chopped, divided)Meat200 g
cream cheese (softened)Dairy250 g
sour creamDairy30 g
onion powderSpices3 g
black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
garlic powderSpices3 g- green onions (sliced, divided)Produce40 g
per serving
Nutrition
250kcal
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Proteins
- 12 g
- Fat
- 22 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Grater
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prepare the ingredients
- Shred the block of extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Mince the jalapeño very finely, scraping out the seeds if you want less heat.
- Cook the bacon until extra crispy, then chop it into tiny pieces.
- Step 2
Mix the cheese ball base
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Add a couple of handfuls of the shredded cheddar, about half of the jalapeño, half of the bacon and a handful of sliced green onions.
- Stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Step 3
Shape and chill
- Shape the mixture into a ball with a spoon or your hands.
- Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or a zip-top bag.
- Refrigerate until firm and cold.
- Step 4
Coat with toppings
- Mix the remaining jalapeño, bacon, green onions and shredded cheddar in a shallow dish.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the topping mixture until fully coated.
- Step 5
Serve
- Serve the cheese ball cold with crackers or vegetables.