Take your ordinary cheese balls to the next level with this Bacon JalapeƱo Cheese Balls recipe that’s bursting with Southwestern flavor.
What’s better than bacon, jalapenos, and cheese? š¤¤
How about a recipe for homemade cheese balls that uses all of the above? This is my personal favorite appetizer. It’s perfect for gatherings because it doesn’t require much effort and is super delicious.
I love traditional cheese ball recipes with nuts and cheese, but this one is so unique and takes it up a notch in my opinion. It’s rich in flavor and disappears quickly, so it might be a good idea to make a few in advance. š
Check out how to make this easy cheese ball on Instagram!
Serve these easy cheese balls with hearty crackers, such as water crackers, and use a cheese spreader to serve on a tray or plate.
Are you eating keto? This could be a delicious low-carb or keto appetizer if you serve other ladles like celery or pork rinds as some ideas.
Helpful tips when making this bacon jalapeno cheese balls recipe:
The advantage of cheese ball appetizers is that they are easy to adapt to tastes. If you don’t like sharp cheese, choose another favorite shredded cheese. Seedless jalapenos are much less spicy and taste great in this combination. However, if you want to eliminate the spices completely, use chopped peppers instead. I enjoy using a push-down hand chopper to easily chop jalapeƱos. These cheese balls will need some time to chill in the refrigerator and allow the flavors to meld. It can be made even the day before. Then set it on the counter to soften a little before serving. If you have any leftovers, scoop them into a container with a lid and store for several days.
bacon jalapeno cheese balls
Yield: 8 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Creamy cheese balls feature the perfect combination of bacon, chopped jalapeƱo, sharp cheddar, and onion flavors.
1
Combine cream cheese, green onions, cheddar cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cumin, half of the diced jalapenos, and half of the crumbled cooked bacon. Place remaining diced jalapeƱos and bacon on a plate or cutting board.
2
Stir until well mixed.
3
Roll the cheese mixture into balls with your hands. It helps to slightly wet your hands to prevent stickiness.
4
Next, roll the cheese balls in the remaining jalapeƱos and bacon until the outside is covered.
5
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers or your favorite dipper.
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This cheese ball recipe is a big one and one I’ve been making for years. The creaminess of the cream cheese is the perfect base for the smoky bacon and chives!
My teammate Chelsea had this idea for this Bacon JalapeƱo Cheese Balls recipe:
“This recipe was so easy to make! I’ve never made cheese balls, but I’ll definitely be making them from now on. They don’t take long to make and can be kept in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them. It’s perfect for family gatherings and soccer games.My husband’s three favorite foods are jalapeƱos, bacon, and cheese, so it was a big hit in our house!
Additionally, I recently acquired this Nordic Ware Microwave Bacon Cooker. You can make bacon very easily using this. Just pop the bacon in the microwave and you’re ready to go. There’s no need to watch or record the bacon while you prepare other ingredients. ā
Build an entire snack board around your cheese balls!
As an appetizer for a recent dinner party, I created a fun charcuterie board and served bacon jalapeƱo cheese balls with nuts, crackers, and other delicious meats and cheeses. This recipe was very popular and was very easy to make.
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Lina has a BA from Northern Arizona University and 11 years of blogging and photography experience, with work featured on Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV .
