Rimfire Cheese Balls
Get ready to wow your guests with these bold and flavorful Rimfire Cheese Balls—a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, tangy, and smoky notes into one irresistible bite. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Pepper Jack, these cheese balls are infused with spicy hot sauce, fragrant green onions, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for an extra kick. The finishing touch is a crunchy, savory coating of crumbled bacon and crushed pretzels, making every bite a textural delight. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep (plus a quick chill), this no-cook party snack is perfect for any gathering, from game nights to holiday spreads. Serve them chilled and garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these cheese balls are guaranteed to be the star of any appetizer table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp Hot sauce
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Crushed pretzels
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Pepper Jack cheese. Mix until well blended and smooth.
Add the hot sauce, green onions, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. This makes it easier to shape into balls.
Once chilled, scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
In a shallow dish, combine the crumbled bacon and crushed pretzels. Roll each cheese ball in this mixture to evenly coat the outside.
Place the coated cheese balls on a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. These are best served chilled, but they can also sit at room temperature for up to an hour.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.1 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 6081 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1928 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
