Description
Add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings with this Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath. This delightful appetizer combines creamy cheeses and zesty taco flavors, enrobed in a crunchy tortilla chip coating. Not only is it full of flavor, but it also looks stunning at the center of your table, sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
- Fresh veggies and tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in the chopped green onions, red bell pepper, black olives, and fresh cilantro until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a large ball. Once formed, gently roll the cheese ball in the crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- To create the wreath shape, place the cheese ball in the center of a serving platter. Arrange additional tortilla chips around the cheese ball to resemble a wreath.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
- Serve with fresh veggies and extra tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add finely diced jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- Can be made a day ahead to save preparation time on the event day.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Cheese Ball, Holiday Appetizer, Taco Flavor, Festive Dish