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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Bites

These cheese bites are small, crispy snacks featuring a gooey cheese interior mixed with spicy jalapeños and crispy bacon bits. The ingredients are combined, shaped, and baked until golden and bubbling on the outside, with a soft, melted interior that delivers smoky, spicy flavors in each bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz block of cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños fresh jalapeños finely chopped
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small spoon or scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped jalapeños and chopped crispy bacon, mixing evenly to distribute the spicy and smoky bits throughout the cheese mixture.
  4. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt, and fold gently to combine all the flavors seamlessly.
  5. Using a small spoon or scoop, portion out about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture, shaping them into small, round balls or dollops and placing each on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  7. Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes; they will be hot and gooey initially but will firm up slightly as they rest.
  8. Serve the bacon jalapeño cheese bites warm, enjoying the crispy edges, melty center, and fiery flavor burst with each bite.