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Taco Cheese Ball

Festive Taco Cheese Ball: The Ultimate Party Appetizer

This Taco Cheese Ball is a festive and delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 package Cream Cheese 16 oz, opt for full-fat for richness
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese shredded, can substitute with Pepper Jack
For the Flavor Boost
  • 0.5 packet Taco Seasoning adds zesty kick, homemade option available
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro stems removed, can substitute with parsley
For the Crunch
  • 4 Green Onions roughly chopped, yellow or red onions can be used
  • 1 can Diced Green Chile Peppers 4 oz can, can use mild or omit
  • 2 tbsp White Onion finely chopped, can substitute with shallots
For Color and Juiciness
  • 1 Roma Tomato medium, cored and diced
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper medium, seeded and finely chopped

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 16-ounce Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Spatula
  • Shot Glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Cheese Ball
  1. Start by lining a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap extends over the edges for easy unmolding later.
  2. In a food processor, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and half a packet of taco seasoning. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Gently incorporate half of the chopped cilantro, green onions, and diced green chiles into the cheese mixture.
  4. Transfer the cheese mixture into the prepared bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Carefully unmold the Taco Cheese Ball onto a serving platter, creating a hole in the center to mimic a wreath shape.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining chopped cilantro over the top and arrange diced Roma tomato, finely chopped white onion, and jalapeno around the wreath.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. This appetizer can be made 1-2 days ahead of time.

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