Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer. Creamy, with a rich and cheesy flavor.
Have you ever had a cheese ball before? This recipe will surely knock your socks off! This bacon jalapeno cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any gathering like my Bacon Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups. Loaded with cheese, jalapenos, and bacon, the jalapenos give it just a little kick.

I had never really had a cheese ball before until I had one at a friend's house and fell in love. I could seriously make a meal out of just this. I like to leave the seeds in the jalapenos for a little extra heat, but you can tone it down by removing them. It's an easy make-ahead appetizer, that will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with crackers, but pretzels or even fresh veggies would be delicious too.

I have a few different cheese ball recipes that I've made in the last couple of years for a Christmas appetizer. Garlic Roasted Onion Cheese Ball, Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball, Dill Pickle Cheese Ball. 

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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

4.58 from 14 votes

Written By: Wendie

This bacon jalapeno cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Loaded with cheese, jalapenos, and bacon, the jalapenos give it just a little kick.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings 10

Calories 136

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 -1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Ranch Dip Mix
• 1/4 cup green onions chopped
• 2 jalapenos finely chopped remove seeds for less heat

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dip seasoning, jalapenos, and green onions until combined.
• Shape mixture into a ball and place on a piece of plastic wrap, and wrap around the cheese ball. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Before serving, unwrap and gently press bacon pieces into the ball.
• Serve with crackers, veggies, or pretzels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 302mgSugar: 1g

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine American