One of the most popular Puerto Rican dips is the Bola de Fugo Dip. It is a combination of spam, cream cheese, and pineapple. It is perfect for parties and gatherings.
The Bola de Fuego Dip is one of those recipes that can’t be missed at a Puerto Rican party. It is always served along the pastelillitos de guayaba and the Puerto Rican quesito in the middle of the table.
This is a recipe as popular as the Puerto Rican sandwich de mezcla or cielito lindo recipe because it’s always served at any gathering, from parties, birthdays, or even weddings. They’re also both made with lunchmeat.
The bola de fuego is always served with crackers. Kids and adults love it!
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Why This Recipe Works
- This is a simple 3-ingredient dip that you can find at any supermarket.
- It takes 10 minutes or less, which you can do by hand or in a food processor.
- It is one of the best party recipes to make for game night or the holidays.
Recipe Ingredients
- Lunch meat- I used the Walmart brand luncheon meat. The most popular brand to use is Spam, but any brand will work. If you want to avoid having to mash the luncheon, you can use the spam spread.
- Cream cheese- Almost everyone agrees that Philadelphia is the cream cheese brand to go with, but I use any brand. If you have the Spam brand, great; if not, don’t worry.
- Pineapple preserve- I always use a preserve, but have used the jam or pineapple topping. The only thing is that it will have a different texture.
- Salted crackers- I use round crackers. You can use the Ritz brand, but as with everything else, any brand works just fine.
How to Make Bola De Fuego Dip
- Photo 1: All of this can be done in a food processor. But if you are going to do it by hand like me, start by getting a big plate. Add the luncheon meat to the plate and mash it. Do this until you have small fine pieces.
- Photo 2: Add the cream cheese and mash it all together. If you do this by hand, you want to use softened cream cheese because it is easier to mix. If you use a food processor, you can use cold cream cheese.
- Photo 3: Now we have to shape the dip. The typical shape is a dome that we shape with a spoon. You can also use a bowl, so it can be easier for you. Put the mix in the plate you want to serve this in. Give it its shape.
- Photo 4: The last part is to spread the pineapple on top of the mix.
Recipe Tips
- Pineapple preserve- The traditional flavor is pineapple, but you can change it to whatever you like. Not traditional, but I have tried this recipe with a Puerto Rican guayaba sauce that I had leftover. Let me tell you that it is so good!
- Dome shape- The dome shape is how we traditionally shape the dip. But this is great to make a flat in a deep tray. This is easier to shape and to scoop out, too.
- Make ahead- If you are making this days or hours in advance, I suggest adding the pineapple before serving. This is because the pineapple will always release a lot of juice, and it can spill. So if you do the dip all at once, make sure to remove that excess liquid before serving.
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Bola De Fuego Dip
This Bola de Fuego dip is a hit at parties. It is tyheperfect combination between sweet and salty.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lunchmeat (340g) 1 can
- 8 ounces cream cheese (226g) soften
- 10 ounces pineapple preserve (283g)
- 50 salted crackers about 2 rolls
Instructions
- In a big bowl, add the spam. Mash with a fork or a food processor until you have small pieces.
- Then add the cheese and mix everything together until it is smooth. Pour everything onto your serving plate. Make a dome shape.
- Spread the pineapple all over the dome. You can serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve with crackers.
Recipe Notes
- Brands- The best brands for the lunchmeat are Spam, and the cream cheese is Philadelphia. But in reality, you can use any off-brand. I always use whatever brand I have at home.
- Pineapple preserve- You can use preserve or jam. While the typical flavor is pineapple, you can use any flavor of jam you like. I suggest trying guava flavor.
- Crackers- I use Ritz crackers or something similar. But you can use your favorite cracker.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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