Description
The Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a delightful blend of creamy cheese and zesty jalapeños, creating a rich and flavorful experience. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the fresh vegetables and a hint of smokiness from the spices, making it an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Cheddar: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Jalapeños: 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- Black Beans: 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- Corn: 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
- Bell Pepper: 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Spices: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Coating: 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Add the garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with additional tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cheese ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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