Southwest Cheese Ball Recipe
This creamy Southwest Cheese Ball combines cheddar cheese, bacon, green chiles, and Tex-Mex flavors into one irresistible appetizer. Easy to make ahead and perfect for football parties, holiday gatherings, and potlucks, this crowd-pleasing cheese ball is always one of the first appetizers to disappear.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
- 4 oz can diced green chilies drained
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning use the remaining seasoning for my sheet pan chicken fajita recipe!
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp diced jalapeno fresh or pickled, pat dry
- 2 tbsp green onion sliced thin
Coating
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp cilantro minced
- ¼ cup green onion sliced thin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Mix all cheese ball ingredients together until creamy.
- Shape into a ball and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Mix coating ingredients together. Roll chilled cheese ball in coating.
- Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (Approximate)- Calories: 255
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg