Description
This delightful Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball is creamy, spicy, and perfect for parties or cozy family nights. Its unique football shape adds a playful touch to your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded (plus extra for the « laces »)
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño, deseeded & finely diced
- ¼ cup green onion, sliced (green & white parts are okay)
- 8–10 slices of beef bacon, cooked & cooled (substitutions: use turkey bacon or chicken strips)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, finely diced fresh jalapeño, and half of the cooked bacon. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey jack cheese, chopped pickled jalapeños, sliced green onion, garlic powder, and the remaining bacon. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Roll the creamy cheese mixture into a ball shape and place it on a serving tray. Form it into a football shape with your hands and sprinkle the pecan and jalapeño coating over it, pressing lightly to help it adhere. Cut strips from the leftover Monterey jack cheese for the « laces » and place them on top.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing a day before your event and refrigerating. Customize the spice level of jalapeños based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeño popper, cheese ball, appetizer, game day, creamy, spicy