This Jalapeño Popper Cheeseball is the ultimate party appetizer! Creamy, spicy, and loaded with flavor, it’s perfect for any gathering. Serve with crackers, veggies, or your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or chopped nuts for coating
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheeseball from the wrap and roll it in crushed tortilla chips or nuts until evenly coated.
- Place on a serving plate, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve with crackers or veggies.
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