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Zesty Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball Appetizer

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños diced (fresh or pickled)
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cheese mixture by combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
  2. Once mixed, form the cheese mixture into a football shape using your hands.
  3. Wrap the shaped cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. Once chilled, roll the cheese ball carefully in the chopped nuts to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and garnish with extra green onions or jalapeños.