Description
These Mini Queso Cheese Balls are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for any gathering. Creamy and flavorful, these cheese balls are coated in crushed tortilla chips or pepitas for an added crunch. Easy to make ahead, they are a crowd-pleasing party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Balls:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup canned diced green chiles, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
Coating:
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips or finely chopped roasted pepitas
- toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and green chiles. Add cilantro and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Shape Cheese Balls: Using a small scoop, form mixture into bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in crushed tortilla chips or pepitas.
- Chill and Serve: Insert a toothpick into each cheese ball and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- These cheese balls can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- For added flavor, try mixing in crumbled bacon or chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
