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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
12 servings
1 hour total (Active 10 minutes)
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Ingredients
- 1 package fully cooked bacon slices (2.29–2.52 oz)
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz bar white pasteurized cheese product
- ½ cup diced pickled jalapeños
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
- Crusty bread, crackers, or chips (optional for dipping)
Steps
- Microwave bacon until very crispy following package instructions. Cut both cheeses into small cubes; place in large, microwave-safe bowl. Add jalapeños and cover; microwave on HIGH 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, until melted and smooth. Chop bacon finely; stir into cheese mixture. Chill 30 minutes or until firm.
- Crush onions and spread on large plate. Form cheese into ball, then roll in onions until well-coated. Place on serving platter. Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or chips, if using.
Microwaves vary; adjust time as needed.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 50mg, Sodium 610mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 6g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 8%, Iron 0%, Potassium 2%