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!
Want another quick and easy snack idea? You’ve got to try these no bake seasoned oyster crackers! Only a few ingredients and they are so tasty. Serve them at your next party or try packing them up in pretty patterned cellophane bags to add to your cheeseball 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove cheese ball from refrigerator and gently roll in the bacon jalapeño mixture until thoroughly coated. Return to serving dish and serve immediately!

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.
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
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½
t.
garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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