Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

Get ready to spice up your next gathering with this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! This creamy, zesty, and slightly spicy creation is the perfect blend of flavors that’ll have your guests coming back for seconds—or thirds.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese ball, Christmas, jalapeno poppers, new years

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 4

Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Cheese Ball

16 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1½ cups sharp cheddar shredded
1 (1 oz packet) ranch seasoning
1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
1-2 large jalapenos seeds and membrane removed and diced

Topping

2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
2 green onions chopped
1/2 cup sharp cheddar finely shredded

Instructions

Cheese Ball

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer (or a sturdy spatula) to blend until smooth and creamy.
Mix in 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, the ranch seasoning packet, 1 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon, and the diced jalapeños. Continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly combined and well distributed throughout the mixture.
Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop the cheese mixture into the center, then wrap it tightly and shape it into a ball using your hands. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly round—it will firm up as it chills.
Place the wrapped cheese ball in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This helps the flavors develop and allows the cheese ball to firm up for easier shaping and coating.

Topping

On a large plate or shallow dish, combine the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 crumbled slices of bacon, and chopped green onions.
Once the cheese ball has chilled, unwrap it and gently roll it in the topping mixture. Press lightly to help the toppings stick and fully coat the outside.
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks—or return to the fridge until ready to serve.

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