Description
A delicious and savory appetizer made with cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeños, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use more jalapeños or add some hot sauce.
- This can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Serve with a variety of dipping options for guests to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bacon Jalapeño Cream Cheese Ball, appetizer, party food, cream cheese ball