Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
• 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 jalapenos, stems and seeds removed, diced, divided
• 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled, divided (about 6 ounces)
• Salt to taste
• Crackers for serving

Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, half of the diced jalapenos and half of the crumbled cooked bacon. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking and add salt.

Place the remaining diced jalapenos and bacon on a plate. Stir together so that it's well mixed. With your hands, roll the cheese mixture into a ball. (It helps to get your hands a little wet so no sticking.)

Place ball on the plate and roll in the jalapenos and bacon until covered.

Chill covered for at least one hour before serving. Serve with crackers.

Yield: 12 servings