Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball: How to Make a Cheese Ball

This jalapeño bacon cheddar cheese ball is easy to make and so delicious! This is a perfect snack for any event. Add this to a charcuterie board or serve it with some crackers as a Football Sunday tailgate snack.

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Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Ingredients	Instructions
1 block cream cheese (8 oz)	Step 1 In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until soft.
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese	Step 2 Add cheddar cheese and beat with hand mixer until combined.
1 - 2 jalapeños (diced - remove seeds)	Step 3 Add garlic powder, jalapeños and bacon. Beat until evenly distributed.
1 - 2 strips of bacon (cooked to just slightly crunchy, chopped into small pieces)	Step 4 Use your hands to form mixture into a ball.
1 teaspoon garlic powder	Step 5 Cover the cheese ball fully in cling wrap and place in the refrigerator to set for about 1 hour.
	Step 6 Serve on a charcuterie board or with your choice of crackers. For transportation, you can leave the cheese ball in cling wrap and place in a plastic container. If you can, try to keep it slightly chilled. Unwrap and serve! You can also let the cheese sit out to warm up for 30 minutes before serving to make it softer.

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