Chipotle Cheese Ball Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the grated cheese. Stir well. Season to taste.
• Place mixture on kitchen plastic wrap and close. Shape into a ball.
• Freeze 20 minutes, re-shape.
• Freeze 10 minutes.
• Roll over a plate with the cilantro chopped, cover completely.
• Serve with vegetables sticks or crackers.

CHIPOTLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Blend 2 cups half and half, chipotle pepper(s), bouillon cubes and garlic in a blender or food processor until well blended. Pour into a large saucepan; add onion powder, black pepper, remaining 2 cups of half and half and corn starch. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat.
• Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until blended. Pour mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish (or 13 x 9-inch pan) and sprinkle with desired topping.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges.

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Mix cheddar cheese, mayonaise, chopped green onions, cayenne pepper and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans in bowl.
• 2. Form into ball and roll in the balance of the pecans (1 cup) and refrigerate several hours or overnight
• 3. Pour Raspberry Chipotle Sauce over the top and serve with crackers on the side. Wheat crackers work well, but can use whatever is desired.