Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseball
Bold and flavorful cheddar bacon jalapeño cheeseball is the perfect balance of savory and heat in one easy, make ahead appetizer.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces cream cheese (light or fat free are okay), at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅔ cup bacon bits
- ⅔ cup finely crushed French's Crispy Jalapeños
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Lay a 12 by 12 inch piece of plastic wrap out on a clean, flat surface. Transfer cheese mixture to the center of the plastic wrap. Wrap plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and use your hands to shape into a ball (you can do this on the counter or a plate so that one side of the ball is flat).
- Unwrap cheeseball. Place crushed crispy jalapeños on a place. Roll cheeseball in the jalapeno pieces so that the outside is covered. (The flat side does not need to be covered).
- Place cheeseball on a plate and serve with crackers OR cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve (can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in fridge).
Notes
Make ahead: wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in fridge up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg
