Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

Get over regular cheese balls because Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball will blow your mind outright! Enjoy this creamy, cheesy dish with crackers and those movie marathons, matches, parties will get lit for sure! Here is how to make it.
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball served on a platter
My kiddo and husband are big cricket and football fans.
Mention a word about the test matches, FIFA, IPL or anything remotely connected to sports and my boys will make sure to watch them.
And if by any chance they overlap with meals, then the hell breaks loose because they kind of convince me to make something delicious for them.
Snacks are my best bet during such times and time-saving recipes like Fig Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Vegetable Curd Sandwich, Healthy Grilled Vegetable Sandwich which get ready within 15 minutes save my day.
Instead of seeing them munching a large bowl of popcorn and yearn for a filling snack again, I always prefer to serve them something that satiates their hunger.
In case you have been through the same dilemma, then my new recipe of ready to serve cheese mixture of Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball would surely interest you as well!
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is a very popular snack that is made from cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, fresh Jalapeno peppers, onion greens and if you like then you may even add a few chunks of bacon to it!
In order to make this Jalapeno cheese ball recipe, all you need to do is add all the ingredients together and mix them well.
If you find that because of a variety of cheeses used, the ball is remaining gooey or soft at the room temperature then do put it in the refrigerator for a while and it would be all set during your snack time.
This accompaniment is cheesy, refreshing, and just pops your taste buds with beautiful flavors whenever enjoyed with crackers.

Pro Tips by Neha

If your cream cheese is too hard, just micro it for 30 seconds before adding it with other ingredients.
If the mixture to make the cheese ball has become too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and roll it into a ball.
You can remove the seeds of the Jalapeno Peppers if you don't want the cheese ball too spicy.
You can add crispy crushed bacon in the coating ingredients. That will add another level of deliciousness to the cheese ball.
Play around with the ingredients for coating the ball and even add your choice of flavorings to the cheese mixture.
You can use light cream cheese to make it healthier.

Can you make these beforehand?

You can make this cheese ball ahead of your party and refrigerate it in a box with lid for 2 days.
Before serving, remove the box from the refrigerator and let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes. Do the coating of the ball and then serve.
So, matches, parties, meet-ups or BFF chit chats - a crowd pleaser for all the occasions, Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is sure worth a shot in your kitchen this season!
Note down my recipe for the same and try it then, folks?

Can you replace cheese in Jalapeno Cheese Ball?

Cream cheese is important for binding the ball but other than that, you can use any aged cheese of your choice.
I sometimes like to add gouda and Emmenthal.

Step by Step Recipe

Combine the ingredients to make cheese ball in a bowl.
All the ingredients for the cheese ball added in a bowl
Mix this mixture well.
Ingredients mixed well.
Make a ball of the mixture.
Made into a ball
Mix the ingredients for coating in a plate. Roll the cheese ball over the coating ingredients so that they stick to the surface.
Ingredients for coating added in a bowl.

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

Get over cheese balls because Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball will blow your mind outright! Enjoy this creamy, cheesy dish with crackers and those movie marathons, matches, parties will get lit for sure!
 Course Appetizer
 Cuisine Continental
 Prep Time 10 minutes
 Cook Time 10 minutes
 Total Time 20 minutes
 Servings  people
 Calories 317 kcal
 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

For the Cheese Ball

  • 400 g Cream Cheese
  • 100 g Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens Finely Chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Jalapeno Chopped

For the Topping

  • 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Finely Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Jalapeno Finely Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Finely Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Taco Chips Crushed

Instructions

  1. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spring onion greens, chilli flakes, salt to taste, garlic powder and pickled jalapeño in a bowl.
  2. Mix this mixture well.
  3. Make a ball of the mixture.
  4. Mix the ingredients for coating in a plate.
  5. Roll the cheese ball over the coating ingredients so that they stick to the surface.

Recipe Notes

If the cheese ball is too soft, cover it in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few minutes.
You can also add crumbled crispy bacon in the coating.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 816mg35%
Potassium 188mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1830IU37%
Vitamin C 10.8mg13%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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