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

  1. Combine all ingredients except Zings in a medium bowl. Once well blended shape into a ball (or pumpkin)
  2. Place 1 cup of Zings into a zipper top bag. Crush crackers then using hands press them into cheese ball, completely coating the cheese.
  3. Place jalapeno stem on top if making pumpkin shaped cheese ball.
  4. Serve with pita chips or pita bread.

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