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Mexican-Style Party Cheese Ball
1 Hr(s) 20 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) Cook
Give your cheese ball a kick of flavor. Fresh cilantro and lime plus pepper Jack cheese and chili powder spice things up.
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
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 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed
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Let's Make It
1
Beat cream cheese and shredded cheeses in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
2
Add all remaining ingredients except cracker crumbs; mix well. Shape into ball.
3
Refrigerate 1 hour.
4
Roll in crumbs. Serve with additional RITZ Crackers.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Variation
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.
Tip 2
Note
Recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on the size of your group.
Tip 3
Substitute
Substitute 1/2 cup finely crushed plain tortilla chips for the cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
Calories
120
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 3g
1%
Dietary Fibers 0g
Sugars 1g
2%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
8%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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