Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ( or dressing)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
• 4 ounces diced jalapeños (drained, 1 can)
• ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika and Worcestershire sauce with a mixer until fluffy.

2. 2

   Stir in cheese, bacon, green onion and jalapenos. Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a ball. Refrigerate at least one hour.

3. 3

   Combine Panko bread crumbs and butter in a small pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until lightly browned. Cool completely.

4. 4

   Combine all topping ingredients. Roll chilled cheese ball in topping pressing to stick.

5. 5

   Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.