Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball 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.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Slightly Softened
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- ¾ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoons Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Divided
- 10 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon, Chopped, Divided
- 2 Jalapenos, Minced, Divided
- ½ cups Chopped Green Onions, Divided
Preparation
Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed, beat 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 chopped bacon, half of minced jalapeno, and half of chopped green onions. Combine reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions in a small resealable storage bag and store in the refrigerator.
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a countertop. Spoon 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 cheese ball overnight.
Remove cheese ball about 20 minutes prior to serving. Spread reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap ball and roll in reserved toppings.
