Description
This easy taco-flavored cheese ball is packed with bold spices, shredded cheese, and cream cheese, making it the perfect appetizer for dipping with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggies.
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
- For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips (like Doritos)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- For Serving:
- Tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies
Notes
- :
- Want it spicier? Add 1 finely chopped jalapeño to the cheese mixture.
- No taco seasoning? Use 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder instead.
- You can make this up to 2 days in advance—just add the coating before serving.
- Prep & Chilling Time:
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg