How to Make Taco Cheese Ball Wreath - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to impress your guests at a party or get-together, then this Taco Cheese Ball Wreath recipe is the perfect dish to serve. Not only is this appetizer delicious and flavorful, but it also makes for a stunning presentation that will have everyone talking. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, a game day party, or a casual get-together with friends, this Taco Cheese Ball Wreath will be the star of the show.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ½ (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 4 stalks green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, cored and diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 355mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 110mg