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Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball: Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball for a Holiday Party

A twist on the classic cheese ball using jalapenos, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 jalapenos minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 t. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 t. pepper
  • 1 t. sea salt
  • Town House Original Crackers

Instructions

  • Fry the bacon in a pan until browned. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. Allow the grease to drain and then chop the bacon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt. Mix well until combined. Set aside.
  • Place one sleeve of Town House Crackers in a plastic baggie. Pound with your fist or a crab mallet until the crackers are reduced to crumbs.
  • Place the cracker crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • Divide the cheese ball mixture in half. Roll each half into a ball. Roll each ball in the cracker crumbs coating it completely.
  • Wrap the cheese balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 587mg | Sugar: 2g