Turkey Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
Indulge in the bold flavors of Turkey Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls, a creamy and spicy appetizer that is sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for any gathering, these cheese balls combine rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy turkey bacon for an irresistible crunch. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your spice preference, they can be served chilled with an array of dips or as a flavorful snack. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s ideal for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g cream cheese
- 15 ml mayonnaise
- 240 ml jalapeños (finely diced)
- 475 ml turkey bacon (finely crumbled)
- 120 ml sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 120 ml fresh chives (minced)
- 5 ml ground black pepper
- 5 ml cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, turkey bacon, minced chives, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well mixed and fluffy.
- Spread additional turkey bacon crumbles on a shallow dish for coating.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cheese mixture and roll each into uniform balls.
- Roll each ball in the turkey bacon crumbles to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg