Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 jalapenos, stems and seeds removed, diced, divided
• 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled, divided
• salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, roasted
• cracker, for serving

Recipe

• 1 mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cilantro, garlic, cumin, cayenne, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, half of the diced jalapeños and half of the crumbled cooked bacon. taste and adjust seasonings and add salt.
• 2 place the roasted pecans and remaining diced jalapeños and bacon on a plate. stir together so well mixed. with your hands, roll the cheese mixture into a ball, then place on the plate and roll in the jalapeños, bacon and pecans until covered.
• 3 chill covered for at least an hour before serving. serve with crackers.