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Pepper Jack Cheese Ball

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.

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 15 min
Servings 18

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

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Directions

1 In food processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process until well mixed. Spoon into medium bowl. Stir in olives and cilantro.
2 Place crushed tortilla chips on waxed paper. Spoon cheese mixture onto chips. Roll to coat cheese ball with chips. Serve with crackers.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Make the cheese ball ahead of time and refrigerate. For easy spreading, let it stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.

Use chopped olives instead of sliced if you prefer.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 120),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 13%
(Saturated Fat 6g, 6% Trans Fat 1 1/2g 1 1/2% ),
Cholesterol: 25mg; 25%;
Sodium: 310mg; 310%;
Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 12%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g 1% ),
Protein: 6g; 6%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 12/25/2011 10:14:04 AM REPORT ABUSE celticfaerie said:

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I made this for a Christmas Eve get together with a few modifications. I left out the sour cream, onion powder, I added some chilli powder and cumin instead. Everyone loved it!Out of the two cheeseballs I made, they liked this one best. I will make it again.

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Posted 10/17/2011 10:13:41 AM REPORT ABUSE wrays2006 said:

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This was so bland. I made the recipe exactly as instructed switching out of olives for green chilies. The Doritos were mushy within a few hours of being in the fridge and smell of the Doritos and cream cheese smelled unappetizing.

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Posted 8/24/2011 10:11:03 AM REPORT ABUSE ToughCook said:

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It was great, Loved it better with Sour Cream, Because it was easier to spread. But, just put a 1/4 cup of Sour Cream or it or it will take away the spicy taste. People at work loved it. I'm sure they will be wanting me to make it again. Thanks for the recipe

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