Mini Mexican Cheese Balls Recipes

MEXICAN CHEESE BALL

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This Mexican Cheese Ball is great for holiday get-togethers and can easily be made ahead of time!

Provided by By Christy Denney

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (4-oz) can of Old El Paso™ diced green chiles, drained
1 (1-oz) package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 2 green onions)
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup crushed tortilla chips (about 3 cups whole)
Tortillas chips and sliced red and green bell pepper for serving

Steps:

In a food processor, add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, green onions, and lime juice. Pulse well until ingredients are completely combined.
Line a bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon the mixture on top of the plastic wrap and wrap completely forming a ball.
Chill in the fridge (or the freezer for faster chilling) for at least an hour until ball is firm.
In a food processor, crush chips until fine.
Unroll ball from plastic wrap and roll in the crushed chips. Cut slices with a knife and serve with chips and bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI CHEESE BALLS

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These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. -J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 36 cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary and paprika
Optional garnishes: Halved rye crisps and rolled tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. To serve, if desired, press a rye crisp or rolled corn chip into the top of each cheese ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI MEXICAN CHEESE BALLS

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Mini cheese balls with a Mexican flair pair perfectly with tortilla chips.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (10 to 11 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups crumbled queso fresco cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
6 tablespoons chopped green onions (6 medium)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In large bowl, beat Basic Cheese Ball Ingredients with electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until combined.
Stir in Flavor Stir-Ins. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls on cooking parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Shape each into 1-inch ball.
If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month. Roll balls in chopped pepitas to coat before serving. Serve with tortilla chips, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cheese Ball, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN-STYLE PARTY CHEESE BALL

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Give your cheese ball a kick of flavor. Fresh cilantro and lime plus pepper Jack cheese and chili powder spice things up.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp. lime zest
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
12 round buttery crackers, finely crushed

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and shredded cheeses in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
Add all remaining ingredients except cracker crumbs; mix well. Shape into ball.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Roll in crumbs. Serve with additional round buttery crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

DILLY MINI CHEESE BALLS

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??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. -Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Pretzel sticks or assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape tablespoons of cheese mixture into balls. Roll in walnuts and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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