Spicy Bacon Cheese Balls With a Jalapeño Twist
These bite-sized cheese balls blend creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños for a flavorful treat perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 cheese balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and jalapeños in a bowl.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil for frying.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg