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 flair.
1(4-oz) can of Old El Paso diced green chiles, drained
1(1-oz) package Old El Paso taco seasoning
1/4cupsliced green onions, (about 2 green onions)
1teaspoonlime juice
1cupcrushed tortilla chips, (about 3 cups whole)
Tortillas chips and sliced red and green bell pepper for serving
Instructions
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.
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.