Add the cream cheese, sour cream, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a medium bowl. Using a mixer beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Turn the speed to low and mix in 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese. After that add half of the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapeno, and half of the chopped green onions.
In a medium Ziploc bag combine the remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and green onions, and store in the refrigerator.
Layout a large piece of plastic wrap on the kitchen counter. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a ball shape and bring up the sides of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball.
Shape the cheese into a ball and refrigerate it for 6-8 hours or better overnight.
Remove the cheese ball about 20-30 minutes prior to serving.
Spread the reserved mixture from the Ziploc bag on a large plate.
Unwrap the ball and roll it evenly in the reserved toppings so it covers the whole surface.
Serve with crackers.
