🌶️ Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls 🧀🥓✨

Spicy, cheesy, and bite-sized—these jalapeño popper cheese balls are the perfect party appetizer!

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• ½ cup crushed tortilla chips or panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1. Mix: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
2. Shape: Form mixture into small balls (1–1.5 inches).
3. Coat: Roll each ball in crushed tortilla chips or panko until fully coated. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Enjoy with crackers, veggie sticks, or on their own.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 12 cheese balls
• Kcal: ~130 per ball

✨ A bold mix of creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños—these bites are irresistible!