Chili Pepper Cheese Ball
20 minutes to assemble
1 hour to chill
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
1 hour to chill
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
20 appetizer servings

20 minutes to assemble
1 hour to chill
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
1 hour to chill
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
20 appetizer servings
Grated jalapeño cheese and Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce are the secret ingredients that give this cheese ball real pizazz! It’s perfect for any party.
Ingredients
- 1-8 oz package Jalapeño Cheese, grated
- 1/2 -8 oz package extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1-8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2/3 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
Directions
- Add jalapeño cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and onion powder to a mixing bowl. Beat until very well incorporated. Spoon onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Chill wrapped in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Mix chopped nuts and cilantro in a pie plate. Roll cheese ball into nut mixture until coated. Serve with favorite crackers. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 days with cilantro and 1 week without cilantro, and just peanut coating.