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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
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A creamy, savory, and slightly spicy cheeseball packed with cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (114 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6-8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled or chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced

Instructions

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the cream cheese until it is smooth.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese.
  4. Mix until the cheddar cheese is just combined.
  5. Sprinkle garlic powder over the cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle cumin over the cheese mixture.
  7. Sprinkle dried parsley over the cheese mixture.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the cheese mixture.
  9. Add Worcestershire sauce to the cheese mixture.
  10. Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  11. Lightly grease your hands.
  12. Pat the cheese mixture into a ball shape.
  13. In a shallow dish, combine the cooked and crumbled bacon.
  14. Add the chopped toasted pecans to the dish.
  15. Add the finely diced jalapeño to the dish.
  16. Toss the bacon, pecans, and jalapeño together in the dish.
  17. Roll the cheeseball into the mixture.
  18. Press the pecans, bacon, and jalapeño lightly into the cheeseball as you roll.
  19. Place the coated cheeseball on a plate.
  20. Cover the cheeseball lightly with plastic wrap.
  21. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Toast pecans for enhanced flavor and crunch.
Remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeño to control heat.
Press the coating firmly onto the cheeseball for best adhesion.

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