Description
A creamy, spicy, and savory appetizer that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers into a crowd-pleasing cheese ball, perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
To craft this flavorful masterpiece, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled, adjust for heat preference)
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped bacon (cooked and crumbled, optional)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for rolling)
- Fresh cilantro or additional green onions for garnish (optional)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/10th of the cheese ball
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Party appetizers with cheese Spicy jalapeño recipes Easy holiday appetizers Gluten-free snack ideas