Description
This Cheddar Explosion Cheese Ball with Spicy Jalapeño Kick is a perfect party appetizer that combines rich cheddar cheese with a spicy jalapeño twist, making it a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
2. Add diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
5. Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
6. Enjoy your Cheddar Explosion Cheese Ball with Spicy Jalapeño Kick!
Notes
For a milder version, use fewer jalapeños.
This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, party food, cheddar, jalapeño