Description
This Taco Cheese Ball is a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for parties and game day gatherings. With a blend of cheeses, taco seasoning, and zesty toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Coating and Garnish:
- 1 cup crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips (for coating)
- Extra sliced green onions and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, taco seasoning, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice until well combined.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Form the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula.
- Chill: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Coat and Garnish: Roll the chilled cheese ball in the crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips until fully coated. Garnish with extra green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
Notes
- You can make this cheese ball a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
- For a milder flavor, use plain tortilla chips instead of nacho cheese-flavored ones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
