Homemade Bacon Jalepeno Popper Cheese Balls Recipe

Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1 cup jalapeño (deseed & dice)
2 cups finely crumbled bacon or more
1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. To make the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, jalapeño, 1/2 cup bacon, black pepper, and Cayenne. Mix well until fluffy. Set aside.
2. In a shallow plate, transfer the remaining 1 cup crumbled bacon, then using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss into the bacon crumbles. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the bacon coating.
3. Refrigerate the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy!