Appetizers
Pepper Jack Cheese Ball
Description
Spice up the appetizer table with this south-of-the-border take on a cheese ball. Pepper Jack cheese turns up the heat, cilantro and lime add fresh zest and a crushed tortilla-chip coating adds crunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/4 cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
- Assorted crackers or tortilla chips
Directions:
- In food processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process until well mixed. Spoon into medium bowl. Stir in olives and cilantro.
- Place crushed tortilla chips on waxed paper. Spoon cheese mixture onto chips. Roll to coat cheese ball with chips. Serve with crackers.
