Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced, halved
• 2 dashes of Texas Pete hot sauce
• 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled and halved
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

1. Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, half of the jalapenos and half the bacon crumbles.
2. Add salt and pepper if needed.
3. Mix the toasted pecans, remaining jalapenos and bacon.
4. Roll cheese mixture into a ball.
5. Roll ball in the jalapeno pecan mixture.
6. Chill 1 hour or more. Serve with crackers.

Notes

The colors, with the green showing through make this a pretty appetizer.

By Jill Barden via KathyMillerTime