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Bacon-Jalapeño Puffs

Prep time

30 min

Total time

30 min

Servings

Makes 12 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

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    Ingredients
    • 6 slices bacon
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
    • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
    • 36 RITZ Crackers
Preparation
  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add jalapeño peppers to reserved drippings; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove peppers from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  • Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ground red pepper in medium bowl until blended.
  • Crumble bacon. Add to cream cheese mixture along with the jalapeño peppers; mix well. Roll into 36 balls.
  • Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese balls.
  • Bake 5 min. or until heated through.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using Neufchatel cheese.

Make AheadThe cheese balls can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to serve, place cheese balls on crackers and bake as directed.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories

    190

  • Total fat

    16g

  • Saturated fat

    7g

  • Trans fat

    0g

  • Cholesterol

    35mg

  • Sodium

    250mg

  • Carbohydrate

    7g

  • Dietary fiber

    0g

  • Total sugars

    2g

  • Added sugars

    <1g

  • Protein

    5g

  • Vitamin A

    10%DV

  • Vitamin C

    0%DV

  • Calcium

    8%DV

  • Iron

    2%DV

  • Potassium

    2%DV

  • Vitamin D

    0%DV

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