Tailgating Spicy Taco Cheese Ball

Rating: 3.44 stars
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 4

At Christmas I serve friends and family Nannie's Cheese Logs in gift trays, and this spin off on my family's Cheese Log recipe was at the top of the list. It's fire hot and it's right up a man's alley for tailgating and parties. Best served with tortilla chips. Can store nicely for a week before serving.

By Melissa Goff

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 balls
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Sprinkle parsley in a shallow baking dish. Set aside.

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  • Mix Mexican cheese blend, cream cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl until well blended. Divide the mixture into 3 portions, and roll each portion into a ball. Roll each ball in the parsley until completely covered. Wrap individually with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
286 calories; protein 11.9g 24% DV; carbohydrates 5.1g 2% DV; fat 24.6g 38% DV; cholesterol 65.4mg 22% DV; sodium 669mg 27% DV. Full Nutrition
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Sarah Jo
Rating: 5 stars
02/09/2011
I got the thumbs up from mis7up to make small changes to make it a little lighter. I used reduced fat cream cheese reduced fat sour cream in place of the mayo (I'm low on mayonnaise until we go shopping again) and my own homemade taco seasoning. My husband and I really liked this--the kids were kind of lukewarm about it. For them it was a little too hot. My husband ate most of this himself. I think next time I'll throw the ingredients for this (minus the parsley) in the oven or my little crockpot and try it as a warm dip. I think it would be great that way too. This was a great way to make a quick "dip" for the boys on the weekend and use up the last bit of cream cheese I bought cheap around Christmas and a half-full jar of pickled jalapeno rings. Thanks for another winner mis7up! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Boingoland
Rating: 1 stars
12/25/2012
I dont know if I did something wrong but this came out really gritty. I used low fat cheese and a food processor. Maybe that had something to do with it. Read More
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(6)
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 4
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Sarah Jo
Rating: 5 stars
02/09/2011
I got the thumbs up from mis7up to make small changes to make it a little lighter. I used reduced fat cream cheese reduced fat sour cream in place of the mayo (I'm low on mayonnaise until we go shopping again) and my own homemade taco seasoning. My husband and I really liked this--the kids were kind of lukewarm about it. For them it was a little too hot. My husband ate most of this himself. I think next time I'll throw the ingredients for this (minus the parsley) in the oven or my little crockpot and try it as a warm dip. I think it would be great that way too. This was a great way to make a quick "dip" for the boys on the weekend and use up the last bit of cream cheese I bought cheap around Christmas and a half-full jar of pickled jalapeno rings. Thanks for another winner mis7up! Read More
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EricaK
Rating: 5 stars
07/09/2011
Very tasty and perfectly spicy. Super easy to whip together. I used cilantro instead of parsley on the outside of the ball. Read More
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Melissa Goff
Rating: 5 stars
02/04/2011
This is a firecracker of a cheese ball appetizer. With blends of mexican cheeses taco seasonings and pickled jalapenos the taste is creamy smooth and fire hot....My husband will eat it all gone. What makes this a great app is the fact I make my pickled jalapenos fresh and not use store bought canned. Read More
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Boingoland
Rating: 1 stars
12/25/2012
I dont know if I did something wrong but this came out really gritty. I used low fat cheese and a food processor. Maybe that had something to do with it. Read More
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kparrotta
Rating: 2 stars
10/10/2011
I found this recipe wayyyy too salty. Maybe it was the seasoning mix I used. I used the Old El Paso mix. Boo. Read More
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tearsfromleslie
Rating: 4 stars
12/21/2011
Very good flavor and super easy to make. However after rolling one into a ball and in the parsley I decided to just put it all in a dish and use a cheese spreader to serve. Not as pretty but I didn't like the idea of all that dried parsley. Read More
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zosohoorah
Rating: 4 stars
11/08/2011
This recipe definitely has come kick. I really liked it. It's different then the more smooth cheese balls I'm use to. It was an awesome change to the norm! Read More
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pom
Rating: 4 stars
01/22/2013
Very good cheese ball. I rolled mine in cilantro to give it even more Mexican flavor. It was just a little salty for my taste. Read More
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Cheri Woomer Stoll
Rating: 5 stars
10/12/2018
I have made this now 3 times for 3 separate parties and guests....A! This has been a hit every time! I will say that I did alter the spice packet to a standard Taco Seasoning instead of the extra spicy. I highly recommend this recipe. Read More
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