Description
Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls are a bold, creamy appetizer made with cream cheese, crispy bacon, cheddar, and fresh jalapeños. This easy no bake party snack delivers classic jalapeño popper flavor in bite sized form, perfect for game day, holidays, and gatherings.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon cooked and finely chopped
2 jalapeños finely diced and seeded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature so it mixes smoothly.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
3. Mix until fully combined and evenly distributed.
4. Scoop the mixture and roll into small bite sized balls using your hands.
5. Place the cheese balls on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be made a day in advance for easier entertaining.
For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mixture.
Serve slightly chilled for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg