PEPPER JACK CHEESE BALL

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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.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g