Easy and Quick Pepper Jack Cheese Ball Recipe

Prep time: 15 Mins

Cook time: 0 Mins

Total time: 15 Mins

Yield: 18

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (2 TABLESPOONS CHEESE AND 4 CRACKERS

• Calories 190
• Fat 13 g
• Saturated Fat 6 g
• Sodium 310 mg
• Fiber 0 g
• Protein 6 g
• Carbohydrates 12 g

Ingredients

• 1½ cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ cup sliced ripe olives
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¾ cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed Assorted crackers

Method

1. In food processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process until well mixed. Spoon into medium bowl. Stir in olives and cilantro.
2. Place crushed tortilla chips on sheet of waxed paper. Spoon cheese mixture onto chips; roll to coat cheese ball with chips. Serve with crackers.

You can make the cheese ball ahead and refrigerate it, but let it stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving. It will be much easier to spread.

SUBSTITUTION If you prefer, chopped olives can be used instead of sliced. Try serving the cheese ball with tortilla chips instead of crackers