Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons sliced pickled jalapenos (chopped)
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked to crispy (see note))
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and salt.
  • Add cheddar cheese and chopped jalapenos. Stir in well.
  • Place a 8" square sheet of saran wrap on cutting board. Place the cream cheese mixture on the saran wrap. Gather the corners of the wrap piece and shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • In the meantime, book and chop bacon (see note), crush few crackers and chop the additional 2 tablespoons of jalapenos.
  • Remove the cheese ball from wrap and place on top of the crushed toppings. Gently roll in the bacon, cracker and pepper pieces, to cover the surface completely.
  • Place the cheese ball on a serving plate, arrange crackers around it.
  • Serve.