Spicy Jalapeño Cheese Ball
A Spicy Jalapeño Cheese Ball is a savory, no-bake appetizer made by blending cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños, then rolling the mixture into a ball and coating it with nuts or herbs. It's a popular party snack in the United States, particularly in the South and Midwest, often served with crackers or vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with a moderate amount of sodium, providing a good source of calcium and phosphorus from the cheese. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
Per 1/8 of a ball (about 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cheese ball became a symbol of American party culture in the 1970s and 80s, and its spicy version adds a kick of capsaicin from jalapeños, which is known for its metabolism-boosting properties.
