Jalapeno Popper Cheese Balls

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy, melty goodness, just like what you'd expect in your favourite jalapeno popper. The real kicker? All this goodness is enveloped in this perfect and might I add, easy two-ingredient dough!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy jalapeno bites, jalapeno bites, jalapeno cheese balls, jalapeno cheese bites, jalapeno popper bites

Servings: Servings

Calories: 283kcal

Author: The Sassy Foodie

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 cup Self-raising flour
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Sea salt

For the Filling

½ cup Cream cheese
1 Stalk scallion
1 Bell pepper finely diced
¼ cup Pickled jalapenos finely chopped
¼ cup Sharp cheddar cheese grated
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Onion powder
¼ teaspoon Salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix Together the Filling: Mix together the ingredients for the filling, and set aside.
Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and garlic powder, and mix. Add the greek yogurt, and mix together with a spoon or spatula until the dough looks like step 3, above.
Knead the Dough: Using the heel of your hand or your knuckles, knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball. If it appears to be too sticky, add some more flour.
Portion the Dough:Portion the dough into 8 even pieces, and roll into balls.
Flatten and Fill:Flatten the balls, and put a tablespoon of filling into the centre. Wrap the dough around the filling and shape in your hands into a round ball.
Egg Wash, Salt and Bake: Brush the balls with a mix of egg and water, top with flakey sea salt, and bake.

Notes

If you do not have self-raising flour, add 2 teaspoons of baking powder for every 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

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