Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

***UPDATE***

After making this cheese ball again at the lake for our family Christmas, I must say it was better the 2nd time. I talked with my Aunt and decided to put the jalapenos and the bacon, the outside portion, after the cheese had set in the fridge for an hour. It was a lot crispier and tasted a lot better to me!! Here is what it looked like the 2nd time:

I found this cheese ball after searching for recipes online. Thanks to Homesick Texan website for this recipe! 

Of course, I don't like pecans or any nuts so I left that off and just added more bacon & jalapenos to accommodate it. My grandmother really liked the cheese ball and had asked me to make it when we do our Cocktail night at the lake for Christmas. I might add more Bacon this next time to make it look crisper on the outside.

Ingredients: (My version)

8 ounces Cream Cheese; room temperature

1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Tbsp. chopped Cilantro

1 clove Garlic; minced

1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin

Pinch of Cayenne

1 tsp. Lime Juice

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

3 Jalapenos; diced and divided

8 pieces cooked Bacon; crumbled and divided

Salt to taste

Crackers for serving

Ingredients: (Their version)

8 ounces Cream Cheese; room temperature

1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Tbsp. chopped Cilantro

1 clove Garlic; minced

1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin

Pinch of Cayenne

1 tsp. Lime Juice

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 Jalapenos; diced and divided

6 pieces cooked Bacon; crumbled and divided

1/4 cup chopped Pecans; roasted

Crackers for serving

What To Do:

• Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cilantro, garlic, cumin, cayenne, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, half of the diced jalapenos and half of the crumbled bacon
• Taste and adjust seasonings and add salt 
• Place the remaining jalapenos and bacon (*And Pecans if you choose to) on a plate
• Stir together so mixed well
• With your hands, roll the cheese mixture into a ball
• Place on the plate and roll in the jalapeno/bacon(pecan) mixture until covered
• Chill covered for at least an hour before serving
• Serve with crackers!