Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Make a crowd pleasing jalapeño cheese ball for your next party. This flavorful cheese spread is made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and a dash of hot sauce, then rolled in crunchy toasted bread crumbs.

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
1 jalapeño diced
1 green onion diced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

In a bowl, add cream cheese, sharp cheddar, jalapeño, onion, hot sauce, salt, and garlic powder. Mash ingredients together until evenly incorporated. Add more hot sauce as desired.
Form cheese mixture into a ball using plastic wrap or wax paper. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm.
In a skillet over medium heat, add bread crumbs. Stir frequently until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Unwrap cheese ball and gently roll in bread crumbs until evenly coated. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables. Or, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Make ahead: Cheese ball can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2-3 days before serving. Seal tightly in plastic wrap and place in a sealed container until ready to serve.
Storage tip: If refrigerating cheese ball for more than 1 day, refrain from rolling in bread crumbs until day of serving.
Serving tip: Remove cheese ball and allow to set at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving - this will make it easier for guests to spread onto crackers.

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