Spicy Taco Cheese Ball

Name: Spicy Taco Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 8- ounce containers of jalapeño cream cheese; 2 ½ tablespoons store bought or homemade taco seasoning; 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup finely chopped Fisher Nuts pecans

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Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings
16 servings
Course
Appetizer

Spicy Taco Cheese Ball

Iris Warren

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This Spicy Taco Cheese Ball is loaded with bold flavors and can be whipped up in just minutes. It’s perfect for entertaining, or snacking while watching endless hours of March Madness.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 8- ounce containers of jalapeño cream cheese room temperature
2 ½ tablespoons store bought or homemade taco seasoning
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro divided use
1 cup finely chopped Fisher Nuts pecans

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Instructions

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine jalapeno cream cheese and taco seasoning until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Mix in shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
Cover mixture with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Shape the mixture into a ball. Stir together the remaining cilantro and the chopped pecan. Roll the cheese ball into the mixture to coat completely, gently pressing the pecans to adhere.
Serve chilled with crackers, pita chips, or tortilla chips. If desired, garnish the cheese ball with cilantro, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, etc.