Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 02:57 pm
I love a classic cheese ball that I can dip my crunchy chips in but now I need a spicy one! This Mexican Cheese Ball with Spicy Tortilla Chips is perfect! The kick of hot and spicy taco seasoning and the crunch of cumin and chili powder-dusted tortilla chips makes this a tasty combination!
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With the “Big Game” just around the corner, all die-hard football lovers are gearing up for their game day with new recipes and party planning! Everyone loves cheese, so a Mexican cheese ball is a perfect appetizer to serve! The bonus is that you can make it ahead of time and just unwrap and serve at the “Big Game!”
To get my recipe started, I grabbed some chopped green chilies, some taco seasoning – hot and spicy, of course! I even added an avocado to add to the cheese ball which makes the texture even creamier!
Not only are we starting off with classic cream cheese, we are adding some jalapeno and Mexican spiced cheese. But I am adding 2 teaspoons of hot and spicy taco seasoning and a can of chopped green chilies!
This might remind you of my Pimento Cheese Spread. It is very similar but with more of a kick so break out your glass of water or a few bottles of your favorite beer!
To enjoy this spicy cheese ball, we need some crispy chips that can hold up to the cheese ball! I use flour tortillas, dust them with cumin and chili powder and bake them in the oven until fragrant. They make the perfect accompaniment to the Mexican Cheese Ball.
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Mexican Cheese Ball with Spicy Tortilla Chips
Looking for a spicy twist on a classic cheese ball? Try this Mexican cheese ball with taco seasoning, green chilies and cumin dusted tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Mexican Cheese Ball
- 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces of jalapeno cheese
- 4 ounces of Mexican style cheese
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 small can of chopped green chilies (drained)
- 2 teaspoons hot and spicy taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 squeeze of lime
Tortillas
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Make the Mexican Cheese Ball
Mix all the ingredients for the cheese ball in a stand mixer, or if you are strong, by hand.
Wrap in plastic until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, dust with taco seasoning and chili powder.
Make the Tortilla Chips
Cut the tortillas into wedges.
Brush or toss with olive oil.
Dust with cumin and chili powder.
Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or until toasty brown and fragrant.
Serve with the cheese ball!
Notes
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Barbara says
That’s one spicy treat! Your pics look so nice. 🙂
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Thank you Barbara! It will be great with some gluten-free chips!
Susan | LunaCafe says
Looks so tasty! Great for easy entertaining too.
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Thank you Susan!
Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says
I’m only into the game for the FOOD! 🙂 I’m making a bunch of desserts, wings, maybe some tatchos… 🙂 This recipe looks great!
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I want to try my hand at making tachos too! They are so fun!
Kristen says
I can never leave cheese balls alone if they are on the table. It doesn’t matter what flavor combination they contain. I think your Mexican variety sounds perfect.
Amy @ Accidental Happy Baker says
Cheese ball is the one thing that I’ve never had a Mexican version of. I don’t know why not though, because this looks wonderful. I love how easy cheese balls are to make ahead of time when you are having friends over. Such a time saver.
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I love having them in my fridge because my kids eat them for after school snack and they hold up for a few days so you can always have on on hand!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
Love this cheese ball – so tasty and pretty. I’m not sure a bunch of football watching folks will appreciate it sufficiently – you should make them turn off the tv and gaze at it before diving in:)
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I think I am going to present it Vanna White style. Just stand in front of the TV:)
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Hmmm…I’m thinking this! I love making appetizers. Game day snacks are the best! This looks delicious and I’m featuring it at #FoodieFriDIY this week!
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Thanks so much for the feature!!!
kelly tupick says
I am making hot wings and nachos for the big game.
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Those are the ultimate game day food!
Melissa R says
I think I’ll make beer queso nachos. Yum!
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OH I would love to try those!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I am making nachos..we love them.
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Those are a sure way to please a lot of different palates!
Gina M says
I will be making the easy taco queso dip from the site!
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I know that will be a big hit at your big game party!
Leigh Anne Miller Borders says
I will make the mini sevel layer dips that they have for sure. My fmaily loves to have a homemade Mexican night.
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That is always a hit at my house! I think it’s all the chips they get to eat with the dip!
Ashley says
We are going to have a veggie tray, chicken wings, and pizza.
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I love adding a veggie tray! It makes me feel less guilty for eating all the other goodies:)
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
I am all over this J. Love the heat and the addition of avocado. Happy Saturday!
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Thanks Christine! Trying to make it “healthy” with some good fats:)
latanya says
I’m not making anything. I do not watch the super bowl.
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Football is not for everyone! I am really just there for the commercials:)