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Makes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 4 crackers each.
Mexican-Style Party Cheese Ball
Give your cheese ball a kick of flavor. Fresh cilantro and lime plus pepper Jack cheese and chili powder spice things up.
Ingredient list
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- ¼ tsp. chili powder
- RITZ Crackers, divided
Directions
Beat cream cheese and shredded cheeses in medium bowl with mixer until well blended.
Add all remaining ingredients except crackers; mix well. Shape into ball.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Meanwhile, finely crush 12 crackers. Roll cheese ball in crumbs.
Serve with additional RITZ Crackers.
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