Description
Bacon Jalapeño Cream Cheese Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, and rich cream cheese into bite-sized delights. These flavorful snacks are baked until golden brown, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or casual gatherings, they are sure to impress your guests and vanish quickly from the platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños (diced, seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop mixture using a tablespoon and roll into balls about one inch in diameter; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg