Description
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls! This mouthwatering appetizer combines the dynamic flavors of creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños into bite-sized balls of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup finely minced red onion (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, 1/2 cup of the crumbled bacon, red onion (if using), black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Spread the remaining 1 cup of crumbled bacon onto a shallow plate or baking sheet.
3. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Gently roll each ball in the bacon crumbs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
4. Arrange the coated cheese balls on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes (or up to a day) before serving. This helps the flavors meld and the balls hold their shape.
5. When ready to serve, arrange the Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls on a platter and watch them disappear in no time!
Notes
For a fun twist, you can also try baking the cheese balls instead of frying them. Preheat your oven to 400°F, place the coated balls on a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheese balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg