Description
This Taco Cheese Ball is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. With a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and taco seasoning, this easy-to-make cheese ball is great for dipping with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
Coating and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup crushed nacho cheese chips or crushed tortilla chips
- Extra green onions or chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, taco seasoning, green onions, and cilantro until smooth. Chill for 1 hour.
- Shape and Coat: Form the mixture into a ball, roll in crushed chips until coated. Garnish with green onions or cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with chips, crackers, or veggies or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- To make ahead, prepare up to 2 days in advance and coat with chips just before serving for best texture.
- You can create mini cheese balls for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
