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cheese ball surrounded by celery served on white plate

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

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.
4.47 from 302 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese ball recipe, jalapeno popper cheese ball, low carb appetizer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 352kcal

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 498mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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