With a surprising taco-flavor, this rich and creamy cheese ball is shaped and decorated like a wreath so it's perfect for your holiday table. Serve with crackers, corn chips, or Fritos® Scoops®.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , shredded
- 0.5 packets taco seasoning , 1 ounce
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro , stems removed
- 4 stalks green onions , roughly chopped
- 1 can diced green chile peppers , 4 ounce
- 1 medium Roma tomato , cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper , seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
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1
Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
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Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a food processor; process until well combined. Add green onions, ½ of the cilantro leaves, and green chiles and pulse until well combined with flecks of green; do not fully process.
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3
Transfer cheese mixture to the lined bowl and press to smooth. Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours or overnight.
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4
Invert cheese onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Use a small shot glass or spoon to create a hole in the center of the cheese to form a wreath shape.
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5
Finely chop remaining cilantro leaves and lightly cover the top of the cheese. Combine tomato, onion, and jalapeno in a small bowl and place over the cilantro in a 1-inch ring around the wreath.
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