CAULDRON CHEESE BALL

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Red and yellow pepper strips make the perfect "fire" for this easily constructed cauldron. Be sure to take a picture before the whole thing gets gobbled up!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
1 slice process American cheese
3/4 cup crushed blue tortilla chips
Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, carrot sticks, pretzel rods and additional tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning and 2/3 cup onions. Shape into a cauldron; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, cut face shapes out of American cheese as desired; press onto cauldron. Press crushed chips onto cauldron to coat. Place remaining onions on top., Garnish with pepper strips, carrot sticks and pretzels. Serve with additional tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.