Bacon Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Ball
With just a few simple ingredients and only about 10 minutes to make, this cheese ball should be at the top of every party food list!
Servings: 16
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces plain cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon pieces about 6 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Place cheeses in the bowl of a food processor. (If you don't have a food processor, use a high speed blender.) Process until cheeses are combined.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for bacon pieces and pulse to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap and use clean hands to form cheese into a ball. Place bacon pieces on a plate and roll cheese ball in them before transferring to a serving platter.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or raw veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg