Are you looking for an easy and delicious appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than this delicious Mexican cheese ball recipe! Made with creamy cream cheese, zesty Mexican spices, and topped with crunchy tortilla chips, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit at any party. Let's dive into the recipe and see how to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Put a twist on traditional lasagna by making it with beer can chicken. Layer shredded chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, and cheese between lasagna noodles for a flavorful and filling meal. Top with guacamole and sour cream for a delicious finishing touch.
Impress your guests with this tasty and cheesy appetizer. Mix cream cheese, shredded beer can chicken, chopped jalapenos, and taco seasoning together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed tortilla chips and chill before serving with crackers or veggies.
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The Best Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Powder
Upgrade your cheese ball game with this recipe that uses beer can chicken instead of canned chicken. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and dried cranberries together and form into a ball. Roll in chopped pecans and chill before serving with crackers.
Take a break from savory dishes and try making a sweet and creamy flan with beer can chicken. Blend cream cheese, shredded chicken, condensed milk, and cinnamon until smooth and pour into a caramel-lined dish. Bake until set and serve chilled.
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Easy Taco Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Green Onions, Cilantro, Olives, Chopped Tomatoes, Cream
This simple and flavorful recipe only requires a few ingredients but packs a punch of flavor. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and shredded cheddar cheese together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed tortilla chips and chill before serving with veggies or chips.
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Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Main Ingredients: Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Salt, Diced
Transform your favorite Mexican dish into a cheesy and delicious casserole with this recipe. Shred beer can chicken and mix with cream cheese, enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese. Roll the mixture into corn tortillas and place in a baking dish. Top with more enchilada sauce and cheese before baking until bubbly.
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Fire Roasted Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
Spice up your cheese ball with this recipe that includes fire-roasted jalapenos and hot sauce. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, jalapenos, hot sauce, and shredded pepper jack cheese together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed tortilla chips and chill before serving with crackers or veggies.
This hearty and flavorful casserole is perfect for a crowd. Mix shredded beer can chicken, frozen hash browns, chopped green chilies, and shredded cheese together and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with salsa and sour cream on top.
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Cream Cheese Enchiladas
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Prepared Salsa, Shredded
Give your enchiladas a creamy twist with this recipe that includes cream cheese and beer can chicken. Shred the chicken and mix with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped green chilies. Roll into corn tortillas and place in a baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce and more cheese before baking until melted and bubbly.
This easy and flavorful casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Layer corn tortillas, shredded beer can chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese in a baking dish. Bake until heated through and top with salsa, sour cream, and avocado before serving.
These colorful and tasty pinwheels are perfect for any party or gathering. Mix cream cheese, shredded beer can chicken, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and taco seasoning together and spread onto flour tortillas. Roll up and slice into pinwheels for a delicious appetizer.
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Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Mexican Cheese
Keep it simple and classic with this traditional cheese ball recipe. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon together and form into a ball. Roll in chopped pecans and chill before serving with crackers or veggies.
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AVOCADO CHEESE BALL
Main Ingredients: Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Lime
Combine two fan favorites with this recipe that includes avocado and cheese. Mix cream cheese, shredded beer can chicken, mashed avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime juice together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed tortilla chips and chill before serving with chips or crackers.
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GUACAMOLE CHEESE BALL
Main Ingredients: Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Lime
Put a twist on traditional guacamole by turning it into a cheese ball. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, mashed avocado, chopped onions, and diced tomatoes together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed tortilla chips and chill before serving with chips or veggies.
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Louise’s Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Cheddar, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Softened
This recipe is a family favorite and is always a hit at parties. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and crushed pineapple together and form into a ball. Roll in chopped pecans and chill before serving with crackers.
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The Last Cheese Ball You’ll Ever Make
Main Ingredients: Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions, Dried Beef
With a bold name like this, you know this cheese ball recipe is going to be good. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, diced ham, and shredded cheese together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed pretzels and chill before serving with crackers or pretzel sticks.
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Classic Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion
Keep it simple and delicious with this classic cheese ball recipe. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and chopped pecans together and form into a ball. Roll in more chopped pecans and chill before serving with crackers.
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Easy Mexican Chocoflan (Choco Flan)
Main Ingredients: Chocolate Cake Mix, Caramel, Eggs, Cream Cheese
End your meal on a sweet note with this tasty chocoflan recipe that includes beer can chicken. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chocolate cake mix, and condensed milk together and pour into a caramel-lined dish. Bake until set and let cool before flipping onto a serving platter.
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Warm Layered Mexican Dip
Main Ingredients: Refried Beans, Cream Cheese, Taco Seasoning, Black
This dip is perfect for game day or any gathering. Layer refried beans, shredded beer can chicken, salsa, shredded cheese, and black olives in a baking dish. Bake until heated through and serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
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Homemade Cheese Ball
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Cheese, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic
Skip the store-bought cheese balls and make your own with this easy recipe. Mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, chopped green onions, and shredded cheese together and form into a ball. Roll in crushed crackers and chill before serving with more crackers or veggies.
Ingredients:
2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup of finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup of finely chopped green onions
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp of chili powder
1/2 tsp of cumin
1/4 tsp of paprika
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of black pepper
1/2 cup of crushed tortilla chips
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
On a piece of plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the crushed tortilla chips, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the cheese ball on a serving dish and surround it with additional tortilla chips.
Serve and enjoy!
This Mexican cheese ball is the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy, with a kick of spice from the Mexican seasonings. It is also incredibly easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it an ideal party appetizer. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover tortilla chips you may have on hand. So next time you're in need of a tasty and impressive appetizer, give this cream cheese based Mexican cheese ball a try. Your taste buds will thank you!
