Easy Taco Cheese Ball Recipes

TACO CHEESE BALL RECIPE

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This Taco Cheese Ball could not be easier to make! It is loaded with Mexican cheese and taco seasoning for a simple and addictive appetizer recipe that's perfect for parties and beyond!

Provided by Rebecca

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups Mexican cheese (shredded)
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 ½ tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely minced)
½ cup pecans (chopped)

Steps:

Add Mexican cheese to a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
Add the Mexican cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Mix together the minced cilantro and the chopped pecans in a medium bowl. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in the nut mixture until evenly coated. Plate and serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 276 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHEESE BALL

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This Mexican Cheese Ball is great for holiday get-togethers and can easily be made ahead of time!

Provided by By Christy Denney

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 mix
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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TAILGATING SPICY TACO CHEESE BALL

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At Christmas I serve friends and family Nannie's Cheese Logs in gift trays, and this spin off on my family's Cheese Log recipe was at the top of the list. It's fire hot and it's right up a man's alley for tailgating and parties. Best served with tortilla chips. Can store nicely for a week before serving.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¾ cup dried parsley
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (1.25 ounce) package hot taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped

Steps:

Sprinkle parsley in a shallow baking dish. Set aside.
Mix Mexican cheese blend, cream cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl until well blended. Divide the mixture into 3 portions, and roll each portion into a ball. Roll each ball in the parsley until completely covered. Wrap individually with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 669 mg, Sugar 0.9 g