Courtesy of Libby with Lemony Thyme
- Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (reserve stem)
- ¼ cup crispy crumbled bacon (about 4 slices)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. freshly grated black pepper
- 1 cup Cheez-It Zings Chipotle Cheddar Snack Crackers (when available)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except Zings in a medium bowl. Once well blended shape into a ball (or pumpkin)
- Place 1 cup of Zings into a zipper top bag. Crush crackers then using hands press them into cheese ball, completely coating the cheese.
- Place jalapeno stem on top if making pumpkin shaped cheese ball.
- Serve with pita chips or pita bread.
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