Description
A creamy and spicy cheese ball that’s perfect for game day gatherings, packed with flavor and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup crumbled beef bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Blend the cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, green onions, and crumbled beef bacon in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add in the spices, and taste as you go to ensure the desired flavor.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to create a crunchy exterior.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Notes
Serve with crunchy crackers, fresh veggies, or pretzel sticks. For an extra kick, drizzle with hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, game day, spicy, jalapeño, party food