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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigerate 2 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese soften
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chopped bacon reserve 1/3 cup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese reserve 1/3 cup
  • 2 chopped green onions reserve half
  • 2 minced alapeños reserve half
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, set it on medium speed, and beat your cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until smooth.
    8 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Add 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, 2/3 cup chopped bacon, half of the minced Jalapeño, and half of your chopped green onions. Reserve the remaining ingredients in refrigerator for later (1/3 cup cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup chopped bacon, half of the minced Jalapeños, and half of the chopped green onions). Mix for about 1 minute on low until everything is well incorporated and smooth.
    1 cup chopped bacon, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 minced alapeños, 2 chopped green onions
  • Lay two pieces of plastic wrap overlapping to form a T and scoop your Jalapeño popper cheese mixture onto the center. Bring up each side of the plastic wrap and begin to shape it into a ball using your hands. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm.
  • When ready to serve, combine reserved ingredients (1/3 cup cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup chopped bacon, half of the minced Jalapeños, and half of the chopped green onions) in a plate and roll your cheese ball to coat. Enjoy with Ritz crackers.

Video

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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball Recipe | Appetizer Idea | Holiday Appetizer | A very simple yet delicious appetizer you can enjoy any time of the year. Pair it with some Ritz crackers and enjoy! Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese softened 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 cup chopped bacon (reserve 1/3 cup) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/3 cup) 2 chopped green onions (reserve half) 2 minced jalapeños (reserve half) 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground black pepper #jalapenopoppers #cheeseball #appetizers #easyrecipe #holidayrecipe #ronigonzalez #foodie #foodtok #recetasfaciles #hosting #mccormickseasonings

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Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 266mgSugar: 0.82g
Keyword cheese dip, jalapeno popper
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