Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Priester's Pecans, Fort Deposit, Alabama

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 slices Sweet Grown Alabama bacon, cooked crisp and chopped, divided
  • 2 Sweet Grown Alabama jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped Sweet Grown Alabama pecans, toasted

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, half of the jalapenos, the garlic, parsley, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin and cayenne pepper until well combined.

2. On a large plate, stir together the remaining bacon, the remaining jalapenos and the toasted pecans until evenly combined. 

3. Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the pecan mixture until coated on all sides.

4. Wrap the ball in plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

5. Serve with your favorite crackers!