Description
A delicious and spicy appetizer made with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Serve with additional tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapenos.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like diced bell peppers or different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, appetizer, cheese ball, party food