Yield: 1

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

cheese ball surrounded by celery served on white plate

Enjoying the holiday feasts while staying Low Carb Keto is possible. This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball Recipe is a fantastic appetizer that everyone will love.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • CHEESE BALL
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese - softened
  • 4 Tablespoons Sour Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Large Jalapeños* - seeds/stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar
  • 3 Strips Cooked Bacon - chopped
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste**
  • COATING
  • 2 Strips Cooked Bacon - finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno - seeds/stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese - chopped
  • 2 Green Onions - sliced thin
  • 1/3 Cup Pecans - finely chopped

Instructions

    1. Using hand mixer, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and fluffy. Add garlic powder, jalapeños, shredded cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
    2. Lay two long strips of plastic wrap in an ‘X’ shape on a flat surface. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center. Bring up edges of plastic wrap, close at the top tightening to create the cream cheese ball shape. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour to firm.
    3. Spread prepared coating ingredients (bacon, jalapeño, cheddar, green onions and pecans) in an even layer on a flat surface. Unwrap chilled cheese ball and roll onto coating ingredients. Gently press onto any non covered spots.
    4. Transfer cheese ball to serving platter. Serve with celery, peppers, pork rinds or any other low carb dippers.

Notes

*use 1 jalapeno for mild
**careful with the salt as the cheeses and bacon can already be salty enough

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 352Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 85mgSodium 498mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 12g

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