Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Turn to low and mix in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of chopped bacon, half of minced jalapeno, and half of chopped green onions. Combine reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions in a small resealable storage bag and store in the refrigerator.

Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a countertop. Spoon cheese into a ball shape and bring up the sides of the plastic wrap to cover the cheese ball. Utilize the wrapping process to help shape the cheese into a ball. Refrigerate cheese ball overnight.

Remove cheese ball about 20 minutes prior to serving. Spread reserved cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and green onions on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap ball and roll in reserved toppings.