In a skillet cook 10 pieces of bacon then chop into small pieces.
10 slices Bacon
With a stand or hand mixer beat the cream cheese, sour cream, onion and garlic powder, and black pepper on medium until smooth.
16 oz Cream cheese, 2 tbsp Sour cream, 1/2 tsp Onion powder, 3/4 tsp Garlic powder, 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onion.
2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Green onions
Add half of the the bacon and jalapenos and mix on low until combined with the cream cheese mixture.
2 Jalapenos
Place unused ingredients in the refrigerator to reserve for the topping.
Lay out 1 to 2 large sheets of plastic wrap and spoon the cheese into a ball shape on top of it. Pull the sheet of plastic wrap around the ball and shape the cheese into a tight ball.
Place in refrigerator overnight.
The next day remove the cheese ball and the reserved ingredients.
Combine the reserved bacon, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and chives in a bowl and place spread out in a large plate or serving dish.
1/4 cup Chives
Unwrap the cheese ball in the plastic wrap and place it into the topping mix. Roll the ball around so the topping adheres well the the cheese ball. Gather remaining bits and pieces and add them as well.
Add your preferred crackers and/or vegetables and serve!