Name: Jalapeño-Popper Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 (2.1-oz) package fully cooked bacon slices; 16 oz cream cheese; 4 oz bar white pasteurized cheese product; 1/2 cup diced jalapeños; 1 1/2 cups french-fried onions (regular or caramelized), finely crushed; Crusty bread, crackers, or chips (optional for dipping)

Recipes

Jalapeño-Popper Cheese Ball

12 servings

1 hour total (Active 10 minutes)

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Ingredients

1 (2.1-oz) package fully cooked bacon slices
16 oz cream cheese
4 oz bar white pasteurized cheese product
½ cup diced jalapeños
1 ½ cups french-fried onions (regular or caramelized), finely crushed
Crusty bread, crackers, or chips (optional for dipping)

Steps

Microwave bacon following package instructions until very crispy. Cut cheeses into small cubes; place in large microwave-safe bowl. Add jalapeños and cover; microwave on HIGH for 1–2 minutes, stirring once halfway through, or until melted and smooth. Chop bacon finely; stir into cheese mixture. Chill 30 minutes or until firm.
Crush onions and place on a plate. Roll cheese into a ball, then roll in onions until well coated. Place on serving platter. Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or chips for dipping.

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 470mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g, Protein 5g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 2%