Description
Delight in these spicy and savory cheese ball bites, featuring turkey bacon and jalapeños that create the ultimate party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, turkey bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Form the cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat.
- Place the cheese balls on a platter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For added heat, include more jalapeños or use spicy bacon.
- These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg