TEX-MEX JALAPENO CHEESE BALL

Tex-Mex Jalapeno Cheese Ball image

Cruising into potluck season, you might need a new cheese ball recipe. Fresh jalapeños, cilantro and red onions bring Tex-Mex flavor to the party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

Beat first 3 ingredients in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
Add onions, peppers, cumin and 1/4 cup cilantro; mix well. Shape into ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Roll in remaining cilantro until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g