Using a hand mixer on medium speed beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Turn mixer to low and add in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the chopped bacon, half of the minced jalapeños, and half of the chopped green onions.

Form mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Utilize the wrapping process to help shape the cheese into a ball. Refrigerate the cheese ball for a couple of hours or overnight.

Combine reserved 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños and green onions in a small zipper storage bag and store in the refrigerator.

Remove the cheese ball about 15-20 minutes prior to serving. Spread your reserved cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños and green onions on a cutting board or large plate. Unwrap the ball and roll in the reserved toppings. Serve with your favorite crackers!