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Cheese ball coated in bits of jalapeno pepper and bacon with a little bit missing showing cheesy inside on plate with crackers, ready to eat.

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

All the creamy, spicy, smoky flavors you love in jalapeno poppers come together in this irresistible bacon jalapeno cheese ball. It is perfect for game day, BBQs, and parties; and it could not be easier to make. Serve it up with crackers and watch it disappear.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bacon
  • 4 jalapenos
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions

  • Cook 16 ounces bacon until it is crisp. Drain the grease and crumble or chop into small pieces.
  • Remove the ribs and seeds from 4 jalapenos. Dice finely.
  • Put half of the bacon and diced jalapenos in a small container in the refrigerator for later.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together 16 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic salt and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Stir in the remaining half of the bacon and jalapenos until it is uniform.
  • Spoon cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to form the cheese mixture into a ball.
  • Wrap with the plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours, but up to 3 days.
  • About 20 minutes prior to serving, coat cheese ball in reserved bacon and jalapeno pieces.
  • Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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