Jalapeno Popper Bacon Cheese Ball

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 5 slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 3/8 cup Pickled jalapenos

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, mild
  • 1 8oz. package Cream cheese

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Description

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and salt.
• Add cheddar cheese and chopped jalapenos. Stir in well.
• Place a 8 square sheet of saran wrap on cutting board. Place the cream cheese mixture on the saran wrap. Gather the corners of the wrap piece and shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
• Place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.
• In the meantime, book and chop bacon (see note), crush few crackers and chop the additional 2 tablespoons of jalapenos.
• Remove the cheese ball from wrap and place on top of the crushed toppings. Gently roll in the bacon, cracker and pepper pieces, to cover the surface completely.
• Place the cheese ball on a serving plate, arrange crackers around it.
• Serve.