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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

This Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls recipe is the ultimate party appetizer, combining creamy textures with a spicy kick and smoky bacon. It is incredibly easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for holiday gatherings or game-day snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 131
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened
  • 3 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped (divided)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped (divided)
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • Medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Large plate or shallow dish
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, half of the chopped jalapeños, the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the cooked bacon. Add in the green onions, seasoning salt, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
    2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, 3 jalapeños, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 8 slices bacon, 1/4 cup green onions, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  2. On a large plate or shallow dish, combine the remaining half of the bacon, the remaining jalapeños, and the coarsely chopped pecans. Mix them slightly so the coating is even.
    3 jalapeños, 8 slices bacon, 1/2 cup pecans
  3. Shape the cream cheese mixture into a firm ball. Roll the ball onto the plate with the bacon and pecan mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well to the entire surface.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap (saran wrap) and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover cheese ball in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For the best texture, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving so it softens slightly.