Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball Recipe combines the creamy richness of cheese with the spicy kick of jalapeños, making it a perfect choice for your next gathering. This easy snacks recipe is sure to impress your guests and is simple to prepare.

With just a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful cheese ball that pairs well with crackers, veggies, or bread. It’s a fantastic appetizer that brings together the classic flavors of jalapeño poppers in a fun and shareable form.

Delicious Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

This cheese ball features a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños, rolled in crispy bacon bits and herbs. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can be chilled for a couple of hours before serving, making it a convenient option for entertaining.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, for rolling)
Crackers, veggies, or bread for serving

Instructions

Mix the Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
Form the Cheese Ball: Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. If desired, you can also form it into a log shape.
Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll the cheese ball in the crumbled bacon and chopped cilantro (if using) until fully coated. You can also roll it in chopped nuts for added texture.
Chill: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Remove from the fridge, place on a serving platter, and serve with crackers, veggies, or bread.