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Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath

Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath

This Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath is an impressive, festive appetizer combining cream cheese, cheddar, and taco flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese and Vegetables
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Crackers or tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, green onions, and cilantro until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap and shape into a ring or wreath. Use a small bowl in the center to form the hole. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and place on a serving plate. Decorate with red bell pepper, jalapeño, parsley, rosemary, and cherry tomatoes to resemble a holiday wreath.
  4. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips around the wreath.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or toppings like olives and avocados. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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