Mexican Cheese Ball

By srumbel

This Mexican Cheese Ball is an easy creamy Mexican flavored ball that can be eaten with chips or sliced veggies. If you’re looking for a holiday appetizer this is one you can make ahead of time and you can serve it with green and red bell peppers for holiday flare.
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Ingredients

• 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (4-oz) can of Old El Paso diced green chiles, drained
• 1 (1-oz) package Old El Paso taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 2 green onions)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (about 3 cups whole)
• Tortillas chips and sliced red and green bell pepper for serving
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Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, green onions, and lime juice. Pulse well until ingredients are completely combined.
Line a bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon the mixture on top of the plastic wrap and wrap completely forming a ball.
Chill in the fridge (or the freezer for faster chilling) for at least an hour until ball is firm.
In a food processor, crush chips until fine.
Unroll ball from plastic wrap and roll in the crushed chips. Cut slices with a knife and serve with chips and bell peppers.
Serves: 12
Notes
This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.

For an extra holiday flair, add about ¼ cup of cilantro to the chips and pulse it together until fine.

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