Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Ball

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Pace picante sauce, Medium

• Snacks

  • 1 cup Tortilla chips

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 8 oz Cream cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup Medium Pace® Picante Sauce
• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons of minced jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed. Alternatively you can use ¼ cup of minced green bell pepper for less heat.
• ½ cup minced cilantro, divided use
• 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
• Chopped tomatoes for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Place the cream cheese and Picante Sauce in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. You can use a spoon or a mixer for this step.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeno and ¼ cup cilantro.
• Place the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball with your hands.
• Wrap the plastic wrap around the ball of cheese and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to one day.
• Just before serving, combine the crushed tortilla chips and remaining ¼ cup cilantro on a plate.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the cheese ball and roll it in the tortilla chip mixture.
• Serve immediately, garnished with chopped tomatoes if desired.