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

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 10

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