Spicy Cheese Ball

Spice up the party with this cheese ball appetizer that's sure to be a hit!

Directions

Remove the stems from the jalapenos and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and rinse thoroughly.

 

Drizzle olive oil over the jalapenos and place on a baking sheet. Place jalapenos in the broiler until lightly charred, then mince thoroughly.

 

Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, honey mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper flakes in a bowl. This is a highly adaptable recipe, meaning that ingredients can be added or removed depending on the cook's tastes.

 

Add jalapenos, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or by hand.

 

Use a wooden paddle or metal spatula to roughly mold the mixture into one mass.

 

Cover work surface with one large sheet of plastic wrap. Place cheese mixture onto the sheet of plastic wrap, and cover cheese mixture with wrap completely, firmly patting it into a ball.

 

Place cheese ball into the refrigerator for between 3-4 hours, or until cool all the way through.

 

Remove from refrigerator, and remove the plastic wrap, setting the ball on a dish. If desired, the ball can be rolled in crushed nuts, crushed crackers or even a thin layer of cracked peppers to enhance the flavor.

 

Serve with veggies or seasoned crackers. 

Ingredients

4 jalapenos
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages of cream cheese at room temperature (16 ounces)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

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