Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe
If you're looking for the BEST jalapeno cheese ball recipe then you're search is over! Adding a kick of spice along with some secret ingredients (we've now decided to share) sets this cheese ball a part from any other cheese ball created. Serve this at a party or gathering and be prepared for everyone's taste buds to be transformed!
Ingredients
- (1) 8 ounce package of cream cheese (room temperature).
- 1 tbsp Ranch dressing mix (packet)
- 1.25 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Shred your own cheese for a better taste.
- 2 small Jalapenos, diced.
- 2 tbsps fresh diced chives
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped finely.
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except for pecans and panko). Fold the ingredients into the cream cheese with a spatula. Chill the cheese mixture for 30 minutes.
- Once the cheese mixture has chilled, form it into a ball (or whatever shape you desire) and wrap it in plastic, placing it back in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
- Next, combine panko, pecans, and butter into a small pan. On medium heat, stir the ingredients until they are lightly toasted and brown, approximately 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Roll and cover the ball of cheese in the cooled panko/pecan mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 20g
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