Zesty Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball Appetizer
Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture by combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Once mixed, form the cheese mixture into a football shape using your hands.
- Wrap the shaped cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball carefully in the chopped nuts to coat evenly.
- Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and garnish with extra green onions or jalapeños.