Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Servings: 22 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces block-style cream cheese two (8 ounce) packages, softened
- ½ cup jalapeños seeded, membranes removed, chopped, and divided
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded off the block
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¾ cup pecans chopped, divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup portions
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, ¼ cup jalapenos, the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, ¼ cup pecans, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.16 ounces block-style cream cheese, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, ¼ cup green onions, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Once the ingredients are combined, form them into a ball. Coat the outside of the cheese ball with remaining ¼ cup of jalapenos and ½ cup of pecans.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and place it into the fridge to chill for 3 hours. Remove and serve with crackers, pretzels, or any dippers you like.
- Leftovers can be covered and stored in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2 ounces of the jalapeno cheese ball. The calorie count does not include the crackers in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
273
mg
11
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
455
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
135
mg
14
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
