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Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites: Creamy, Crunchy Snack Delight

Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites are creamy, crunchy, and addictive snacks, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Jalapenos finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup Pecans chopped
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks
For Seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy and well incorporated.
  2. Fold in chopped pecans, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  4. Form the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, yielding about 20-24 bites.
  5. Roll each cheese ball in crushed pretzel sticks until well-coated.
  6. Return the coated cheese balls to the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are great for meal prep, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for longer storage.

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