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Spicy Cheese Ball With Nuts

Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno, Garlic, Red Pepper
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheese, Spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 People

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing Bowl, serving bowl , spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz blocks Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 fresh Jalapeno Peppers finely diced with or without seeds depending on how spicy you want
  • ½ Red Pepper finely diced
  • 5-6 Slices Crispy Bacon Crumbled fine
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Slivered Almonds
  • ¼ cup Crushed Walnuts
  • Green Onions or Parsley Garnish
  • Crackers or Bread

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl cream together with an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon -cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, red pepper, bacon
  • Stir in garlic, onion powder, black pepper
  • Using a wooden spoon or with clean or gloved hands form a ball - wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours up to 2 days
  • When Ready to Serve take out of Refrigerator 15-20 minutes before serving and roll in nuts ( combine walnuts and almonds)
  • Garnish with parsley or green onions
  • Serve