Description
The Cowboy Caviar Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball is a delicious twist on classic jalapeño poppers, blending creamy cheeses with the fresh, bold flavors of cowboy caviar. Quick to prepare and full of zest, this cheese ball is the perfect centerpiece for your next party or get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn, drained
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- For added spice, use fresh jalapeños.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cheese Ball, Appetizer, Jalapeño, Party Snack, Cowboy Caviar