Description
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls! This mouthwatering appetizer combines the best flavors of a classic jalapeño popper – creamy, spicy, and savory – all wrapped up in a bite-sized ball coated in crispy bacon and fresh chives.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, red onion (if using), black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne (if you want an extra kick). Mix everything together until it’s smooth and well combined.
2. Scoop the cheese mixture and shape it into 1-2 inch balls using your hands. This part is where you can have some fun and get creative with the size and shape of your cheese balls.
3. Roll each cheese ball in the crumbled bacon and chopped chives until it’s fully coated. Once they’re all coated, place the cheese balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
4. After the cheese balls have chilled, remove them from the fridge and serve them as a delicious appetizer or party snack. Your guests will love the creamy, spicy, and bacon-packed flavor in every bite!
Notes
Serve as a delicious appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg