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Tailgating Spicy Taco Cheese Ball

Name: Tailgating Spicy Taco Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup dried parsley; 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 (1.25 ounce) package hot taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®); 0.25 cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped

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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.

Recipe by Melissa Goff

Updated on August 31, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

3 balls

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Ingredients

¾ cup dried parsley
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (1.25 ounce) package hot taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped

Directions

Sprinkle parsley in a shallow baking dish. Set aside.
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
25g	Fat
5g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 669mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 6mg	31%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 118mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.