Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Having a party? Spice things up with our Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball! It’s so easy to make and only requires four main ingredients and some spices.

You can have this ready to go in about half an hour, making it a perfect recipe for a party appetizer. Not only that, but it packs well so you can easily take it to a potluck gathering too. Makes a fun gift!

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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

8 thick-cut slices of bacon
½ large jalapeño pepper, finely minced, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
½ c. Mexican-blend cheese, finely shredded
½ t. smoked paprika
½ t. Mexican oregano
½ t. chipotle powder
½ t. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Line a large plate with paper towels and place 4 slices of bacon on top. Cover with additional paper towels. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Remove from microwave and discard paper towels. Repeat process with additional paper towels and remaining slices of bacon.
   
2. Place crispy bacon in a food processor and pulse briefly until roughly chopped. Transfer bacon crumbs to a large bowl, along with half the jalapeño pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside. 
   
3. Combine the remaining jalapeño pepper, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, chipotle powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir vigorously to combine.
   
4. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball with your hands and transfer to a serving plate. Place in the refrigerator to firm up a bit, approximately 5-10 minutes.
   
5. Remove cheese ball from refrigerator and gently roll in the bacon jalapeño mixture until thoroughly coated. Return to serving dish and serve immediately! 

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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Appetizer

Having a party? Spice things up with our Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball! It's so easy to make and only requires four main ingredients and some spices. You can have this ready to go in about half an hour.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American/Canadian

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients

• 8 thick-cut slices of bacon
• ½ large jalapeño pepper finely minced, divided
• 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
• ½ c. Mexican-blend cheese finely shredded
• ½ t. smoked paprika
• ½ t. Mexican oregano
• ½ t. chipotle powder
• ½ t.

  garlic powder


• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Line a large plate with paper towels and place 4 slices of bacon on top. Cover with additional paper towels. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Remove from microwave and discard paper towels. Repeat process with additional paper towels and remaining slices of bacon.
2. Place crispy bacon in a food processor and pulse briefly until roughly chopped. Transfer bacon crumbs to a large bowl, along with half the jalapeño pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Combine the remaining jalapeño pepper, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, chipotle powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir vigorously to combine.
4. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball with your hands and transfer to a serving plate. Place in the refrigerator to firm up a bit, approximately 5-10 minutes.
5. Remove cheese ball from refrigerator and gently roll in the bacon jalapeño mixture until thoroughly coated. Return to serving dish and serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 47mg16%

Sodium 322mg14%

Potassium 101mg3%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 574IU11%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 112mg11%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.