Description
This Taco Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the flavors of a classic taco in a creamy, cheesy dip form. It’s easy to make and perfect for your next party or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp diced jalapeños (optional, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced black olives (drained)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or Doritos (for coating)
- optional garnish: shredded lettuce, cherry tomato halves, green onions, cilantro
Cheese Ball:
Coating and Garnish:
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and taco seasoning until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, and black olives until evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape into a ball, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3–4 hours for best flavor.
- Just before serving, roll the chilled cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips or Doritos until fully coated. Place on a serving plate and, if desired, garnish with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in 2–3 tbsp salsa or chopped green onions before shaping.
- To keep the coating crunchy, roll in crushed chips only right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Bake (Refrigeration)
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 tbsp
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
