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Jalapeno Popper Football Cheese Ball

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball

Delicious Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball, a perfect appetizer for game day gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded (plus extra for laces)
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños chopped
  • 1 pcs fresh jalapeño deseeded & finely diced
  • ¼ cup green onion sliced (green & white parts are ok)
  • 8-10 slices bacon cooked & cooled
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup pecans finely chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • tray

Method
 

  1. Mix chopped pecans, fresh jalapeño, and half of the cooked bacon together in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, green onion, garlic powder, and the remaining bacon.
  3. Roll the mixture into a ball, place it on a tray, and form it into the shape of a football.
  4. Sprinkle the outer coating over the top and all around the sides, pressing in slightly to help it stick.
  5. Cut one long strip and 4 smaller strips of leftover Monterey jack cheese and lay them on top of the cheese ball to form the 'laces'.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or spices for added flavor.

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