How to Make Green Chile Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer that will have your guests coming back for more, then this Green Chile Cheese Ball is the perfect recipe for you. This savory and spicy cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser and is always a hit at parties, potlucks, and gatherings. It’s easy to make and can be prepared a day in advance, making it a stress-free option for entertaining.

This recipe combines the creamy goodness of cream cheese with the bold flavors of green chiles, jalapeños, and shar...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 4 large Anaheim chile peppers
  • 1 ½ pounds shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 cheese ball

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Cook chiles on the preheated grill until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the peppers, or the skin will not come off easily. Turn the peppers often to cook evenly. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and seeds. Chop the peppers.
  • Combine the chopped peppers with the pepper jack, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the the mixture into a ball and place on a plate covered with wax paper. Place the cheese ball in the freezer until very cold, about 15 minutes.
  • Spread the chopped pecans on a large cutting board or baking sheet. Roll the frozen cheese ball in the pecans. Use your hand to pack any areas that are not covered by pecans, making sure the entire outside of the cheese ball is covered with a nice layer of pecans.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 211mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg