Bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls – These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls only take 10 minutes and are loaded with flavor. Your guests will enjoy spreading these delicious appetizers on toast or crackers, and they’re so easy to make. Make several batches of these cream cheese balls because they won’t last long on your table – definitely a crowd-pleaser for the Holiday!
Ingredients list for the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
- 1 cup jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 1/2 cup crispy bacon, finely crumbled
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 medium red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Directions
1. To make the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, jalapeño, 1/2 cup bacon, red onion, black pepper, and Cayenne. Mix well until fluffy. Set aside.
2. In a shallow plate, transfer the remaining 1 cup crumbled bacon, then using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss into the bacon crumbles. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the bacon coating.
3. Refrigerate the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy!
