Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball
Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball is loaded inside and out with chopped bacon, fresh jalapeno, and shredded cheese. This cheesy ball of awesomeness is the perfect appetizer for parties, football, and potlucks!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 7 slices center-cut bacon cooked until crispy, divided
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup minced jalapeno divided (save half for coating)
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp sliced chives
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- couple grinds of black pepper
- 3 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the ball: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Swiss cheese, chives, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 4 tbsp. of the jalapeno, and some pepper, and mix it with a hand mixer until combined well. Be sure to scrape up the sides and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Take 4 slices of the cooked bacon and crumble it into the cheese ball mixture. Mash with a fork to really get it combined, then roll into a ball. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the coating. In a shallow dish, crumble the last 3 slices of bacon and combine it with the other 4 tbsp. of jalapeno and shredded parmesan. Stir to combine. Roll cheese ball in coating, pressing it on the outside to fully cover the exterior. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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