Description
Indulge in the ultimate game day appetizer with our Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball. This creamy, spicy delight blends rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon, all shaped into a fun football design. Perfect for gatherings or festive celebrations, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your snack table. Serve it with an array of crackers and veggies for a crowd-pleasing treat that will have everyone cheering for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup fresh jalapeños (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup pecan or almond pieces (for rolling)
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños, garlic powder, and green onions until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a football. Roll it in crushed nuts for added texture.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Present on a platter with crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg