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Easy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

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Kick your traditional cheese ball up a notch with this Easy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball that is sure to please at any gathering!

Cheese balls have been a staple party dish for as long as I can remember. I love then, but I like having something that is a little out of the ordinary too.

This Easy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball adds the perfect amount of heat for something a little different while still being a dish that everyone can enjoy.

Here’s what you need to make your own Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball:

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3 to 4 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, divided
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped bacon
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Gather all of your ingredients and seed and chop the jalapeno. The seeds are where the heat is carried in jalapenos. Washing them and seeding them will remove the majority of the heat. If you want more heat, leave some of the seeds in the dish.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, half of the chopped jalapenos, half of the pecans, cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce until completely blended.

Mix the remaining jalapenos, pecans, and bacon. Set aside.

Using plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Transfer to a serving plate.

Press the remaining jalapeno mixture into the sides.

Refrigerate at least one hour prior to serving.

Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.

You’re going to want to make sure that this is at your next gathering! You’ll wonder why you never thought to add some additional flavors to your traditional cheese ball before!

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Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese
  • 3-4 jalapenos seeded and washed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, half of the chopped jalapenos, half of the pecans, cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce until completely blended.

  2. Mix the remaining jalapenos, pecans, and bacon. Set aside.

  3. Using plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Transfer to a serving plate. Press the remaining jalapeno mixture into the sides.

  4. Refrigerate at least one hour prior to serving.

  5. Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.

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