Tex-Mex Jalapeno Cheese Ball

The Tex-Mex Jalapeno Cheese Ball is a popular party appetizer in Texas, known for its spicy and cheesy flavors.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Tex-Mex Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Cooking Method: Chilling, Mixing Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Jalapeno peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoon Green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro
• N/A n/A Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno peppers, green onions, garlic powder, cumin powder, and salt.
2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
5. In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the pecan-cilantro mixture, coating it evenly.
7. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.