Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball; 6 slices bacon; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 8 oz cream cheese, room temp; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp lime juice; 2 tbsp cilantro; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 jalapenos (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped; Crackers (for serving)

Servings: persons

Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball
6 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp cilantro
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 jalapenos (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
Crackers (for serving)

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool slightly, then crumble and divide in half.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic, cumin, cayenne, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, half of the minced jalapenos, and half of the crumbled bacon until well combined. Season the mixture to taste with salt.
4
On a large plate, stir the toasted pecans, remaining minced jalapenos, cilantro and bacon together. Moisten your hands slightly and shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball Roll. Then the ball in the pecan mixture until well coated.
5
Cover the ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball, 6 slices bacon, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 8 oz cream cheese, room temp, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball

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