Mexican Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Mexican Cheese Ball! Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings, this recipe combines tangy cream cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, and a kick of diced green chilies and optional jalapeños, delivering a bold Southwestern flair. Enhanced with aromatic spices like ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, this cheese ball is rolled in crunchy crushed tortilla chips for an irresistible texture in every bite. A sprinkling of fresh cilantro and chopped green onions adds the perfect garnish, while serving suggestions like crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies ensure crowd-pleasing versatility. Quick to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, this Mexican-inspired appetizer is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 4 oz Diced green chilies
- 2 tbsp Diced jalapeños (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup Crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix well using a spatula or electric mixer until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Add the diced green chilies, jalapeños (if using), ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a ball using your hands. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Once the cheese ball is firm, spread the crushed tortilla chips on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the crushed chips to coat it evenly.
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced vegetables. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.4 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.2 g | 736% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 4621 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2314 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
