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Jalapeño popper football cheese ball decorated for game day

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball

A creamy, zesty cheese ball shaped like a football, perfect for game day snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Ball Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled) Adjust heat as desired
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup crushed crackers (for coating)
Serving Suggestions
  • Crackers or veggies For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a football shape.
  4. Roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Serving
  1. Serve with crackers or veggies for dipping.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be made a day in advance. Freezes well for about a month; thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Adjust heat, try Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or add bacon for extra flavor.