Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 1 , 8 ounce
• 1.5 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese , divided
• 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce , such as Tabasco®
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup spicy cheese-flavored cornmeal snack , such as Cheetos® Flamin' Hot

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat cream cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, pepper Jack, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar until just combined, about 15 seconds.

2. 2

   Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean work surface. Place cheese mixture in the center of the plastic wrap. Pull up edges of the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a ball. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.

3. 3

   Crush snack chips and place in a shallow dish. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in crushed chips, pressing gently to coat. Serve immediately.