Description
This festive taco cheese ball wreath is the perfect holiday appetizer, packed with creamy goodness, taco seasoning, and colorful toppings. Serve it with crackers or tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (optional)
- 1 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, black olives, green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapenos (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and place on a serving platter.
- Press the crushed tortilla chips into the cheese ball to coat evenly.
- Arrange the cheese ball wreath on the platter and garnish with additional red bell pepper and cilantro, if desired.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Notes
- For added heat, include more jalapenos or use a spicier variety of salsa seasoning.
- You can refrigerate the cheese ball for 30 minutes before serving to help it set.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes