Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

Ingredients

– 2 8oz. packages cream cheese, slightly softened
– 2 Tbsp. sour cream
– 1 tsp. garlic powder
– 1 tsp. onion powder
– 1 tsp. ground black pepper
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup)
– 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese (reserve 1/4 cup)
– 12 slices Thick Cut bacon, crispy cooked and chopped (reserve half)
– 2 jalapenos, minced (reserve half)
– 4 green onions/chives, chopped (reserve half)

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper with a handheld mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Change speed to LOW and mix in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheeses, half of the bacon, half of the minced jalapeno, and half of the chopped green onions.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in a small Ziploc bag and store in the fridge.
4. Spoon the cheese mixture into a ball shape on a large sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Bring up sides of plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball.
5. Use the plastic wrap to shape the cheese into a ball.
6. Refrigerate overnight.
7. About 20 minutes before serving, remove the cheese ball from the fridge.
8. Spread reserved ingredients onto a large cutting board and unwrap the cheese ball.
9. Roll the ball in the toppings until completely covered.

Enjoy!