PEPPER JACK-CILANTRO CHEESE BALL

By jarren

Ingredients

• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 cups grated pepper Jack (about 8 oz.)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

Process scallions, pepper Jack, cream cheese, cilantro, and sour cream in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Place cheese mixture on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use paper to shape into a ball; chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Roll cheese ball in tortilla chips and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.