Pecan-Crusted Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
Published: Friday, February 26, 2021
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. hot sauce
¼ tsp. ground cumin
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ c. chopped pecans, toasted
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, hot sauce, cumin, bacon, jalapeño and garlic in a bowl.
Combine the pecans and parsley on a plate. Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball; roll the ball in the pecan mixture. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for an hour or more before serving. Serve with vegetables and crackers. —10 servings.
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