Jalapeño Popper Inspired Cheese Ball Recipe

2 packages (8 oz each) of slightly softened cream cheese

2 tbsp of sour cream

¾ tsp of garlic powder

½ tsp of onion powder

¼ tsp of freshly ground black pepper

2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (set aside ½ cup for later)

10 slices of crispy cooked bacon, chopped (reserve half for later)

2 jalapenos, finely chopped (keep half aside)

½ cup of chopped green onions (reserve half for later)

In a mixing bowl, use either a stand or hand mixer at medium speed to blend the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Switch to low speed and gently mix in 1 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese, half of the chopped bacon, half of the jalapenos, and half of the green onions.
Place the remaining cheddar, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions in a small zip-lock bag and refrigerate.
On your countertop, spread out a large piece of plastic wrap.
Place the cheese mixture in the center and form it into a ball shape.
Use the plastic wrap to cover and shape the cheese mixture into a firm ball.
Chill it in the refrigerator overnight.
About 20 minutes before serving, take the cheese ball out of the refrigerator.
Spread the reserved cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions on a cutting board or large plate.
Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the reserved toppings to coat it evenly.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥟Appetizer

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m