Description
A creamy, spicy, and crunchy Zesty Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball that’s perfect for parties or snacking. Loaded with cheddar, jalapeños, and herbs, and coated in crushed crackers for the ultimate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup crushed crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easy mixing.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- In a shallow dish, mix the crushed crackers and chopped parsley.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the cracker mixture until fully coated.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Chilling the cheese ball longer helps it hold shape better.
- Roll in coating just before serving to keep it crunchy.
- Customize the cheese and herbs to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 cheese ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese ball, jalapeño popper, party appetizer, spicy cheese dip, holiday snack