Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball (Easy Appetizer)

posted in Food & Drink on 12/26/2013

Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, diced, divided
6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled,

Directions:

Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, half of the diced jalapeños and half of the crumbled cooked bacon. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking and add salt.

Place the remaining diced jalapeños and bacon on a plate. Stir together so that it’s well mixed. With your hands, roll the cheese mixture into a ball. (It helps to get your hands a little wet so no sticking.) Place ball on the plate and roll in the jalapeños and bacon until covered.

Chill covered for at least one hour before serving. Serve with crackers.

Yield: 12 servings

*My notes: Jalapenos without the seeds really aren’t very spicy and taste great in this combo. If you don’t like that taste, you may want to substitute green onion or bell peppers.