MEXICAN-STYLE PARTY CHEESE BALL

Mexican-Style Party Cheese Ball image

Give your cheese ball a kick of flavor. Fresh cilantro and lime plus pepper Jack cheese and chili powder spice things up.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp. lime zest
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
12 round buttery crackers, finely crushed

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and shredded cheeses in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
Add all remaining ingredients except cracker crumbs; mix well. Shape into ball.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Roll in crumbs. Serve with additional round buttery crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g