Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

If there's a munchie I'm truly fond of, it's dips. So this week for my PIGskin Challenge I whipped one up. I'm sure purists would say *while shaking head and making a tisk-tisk sound* Lynn, there's a big difference between a dip and a cheese ball... but in my mind it's all the same:@) And it's all good! Instead of shaping this Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball, I spooned it into a serving bowl.

Add a pretty orange and green ribbon for a pop of seasonal color,
Happy October Everyone!

This is a tasty treat assuming you love bacon! It is better if it has a chance to sit in the fridge overnight so the flavors can mingle, and it would be much easier to roll into a ball after a good long chill too. 

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

(2) 8oz bricks of cream cheese, room temp

1/2 C mayonnaise-*ooops

1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese

10 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled

1 large jalapeno, cleaned and chopped fine

-Mix all, chill well in plastic wrap, then shape into a ball and serve with crackers and veggies.

Full disclosure: *I forgot to add the mayonnaise... I didn't miss it and the leftovers were great on a bagel! Other dips that are amazing on a bagel for brunch or tailgating: Dried Beef Dip and Pimento Cheese.
I made half of the recipe above and it came to about 1 1/4 C.

Have a happy day:@)

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