Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Recipe
This zesty and savory cheese ball combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and a kick of jalapeño, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering. Serve it with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons bacon, chopped
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons green onion, finely sliced
- ⅓ cup canned jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce until fluffy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, green onion, and canned jalapeños.
- Place the mixture onto plastic wrap, shape it into a ball, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add Panko bread crumbs and cook until lightly browned. Let cool.
- Mix the cooled Panko crumbs with chopped parsley, bacon, and fresh diced jalapeño.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the Panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg