Turkey Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
Turkey Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls are a creamy and spicy delight, perfect for any gathering. These little bites combine the richness of cream cheese with sharp cheddar and zesty jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy turkey bacon. Easy to prepare and full of bold flavors, these cheese balls are sure to impress at parties, game days, or casual get-togethers. Simply chill them ahead of time for a convenient appetizer that delivers on taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g cream cheese
- 15 ml mayonnaise
- 120 ml sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 240 ml jalapeños, diced
- 475 ml turkey bacon, finely crumbled (plus extra for coating)
- Fresh chives, minced
- Ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, turkey bacon crumbles, chives, black pepper, and cayenne until light and fluffy.
- Spread remaining turkey bacon crumbles on a shallow dish.
- Using a scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into uniform balls. Roll each ball in turkey bacon crumbles to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve cold with your choice of dipping sauces or alongside fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg