Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball
This ultimate game day snack combines creaminess, heat from jalapeños, and smokiness from bacon, all shaped like a football for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cheese Ball Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled bacon (cooked and cooled)
- ¼ cup chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Use a spatula or a hand mixer at low speed to mix everything together until well combined.
- Once everything is mixed, shape the mixture into a football. Use your hands to form a football shape, pinching the ends to give it the classic shape.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap to maintain its shape and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- After chilling, remove it from the plastic wrap and place it on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley or chopped pecans/walnuts.
- Serve with a variety of crackers for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Can be made ahead of time up to 48 hours in advance.