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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls are flavorful, gluten-free appetizers perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 15 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Ball Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Substitution: Use a cashew cream for a dairy-free option.
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Substitution: Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Substitution: Any strong cheese like pepper jack for more spice.
  • 1 jalapeño Substitution: Use bell pepper for a milder version.
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion Substitution: Green onions for a milder flavor.
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne
Coating
  • 1 ½ cups bacon Substitution: Turkey bacon or a plant-based version for a lighter option.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Making Cheese Balls
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, jalapeño, crumbled bacon, red onion, black pepper, and cayenne. Blend until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Using a cookie scoop, take portions of the cheese mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Roll each cheese ball in crumbled bacon until coated. Place back on the baking sheet.
  4. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up.
  5. Serve on a platter with crackers or toasted bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheese balls are great for parties and can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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