Feast on our Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls—a perfect blend of creamy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, fresh jalapeños, and crispy bacon. This spicy, savory appetizer is sure to be a hit at any gathering and disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Meat
- • 475 ml Bacon
Produce
- • 120 ml Chives, fresh
- • 240 ml Jalapenos
- • 1/2 Red onion, medium
Condiments
- • 15 ml Mayonnaise
Baking & Spices
- • 5 ml Black pepper, ground
- • 5 ml Cayenne pepper
Dairy
- • 120 ml Cheddar cheese, Sharp
- • 450 g Cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded sharp cheddar, diced jalapeños, 240 ml of bacon crumbles, optional red onion, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper. Stir until the mixture is light and fluffy; this will serve as the base for the cheese balls.
- Set Up for Coating: Spread the remaining bacon crumbles evenly on a shallow dish.
- Shape the Cheese Balls: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the cheese mixture and shape each scoop into a ball.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Roll each cheese ball in the bacon crumbles, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Chill and Serve: Place the coated cheese balls in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. This step helps the flavors blend and the cheese balls firm up for easy handling and enjoyment.
