Gluten-free Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball
A delicious and festive cheese ball shaped like a football, perfect for game day and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a football shape and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, remove from the refrigerator and roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat.
- Serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with additional green onions or bacon bits before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg