Cauldron Cheese Ball

Name: Cauldron Cheese Ball
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided; 1 slice process American cheese; 3/4 cup crushed blue tortilla chips; Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, carrot sticks, pretzel rods and additional tortilla chips

Red and yellow pepper strips make the perfect “fire” for this easily constructed cauldron. Be sure to take a picture before the whole thing gets gobbled up!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
1 slice process American cheese
3/4 cup crushed blue tortilla chips
Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, carrot sticks, pretzel rods and additional tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning and 2/3 cup onions. Shape into a cauldron; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, cut face shapes out of American cheese as desired; press onto cauldron. Press crushed chips onto cauldron to coat. Place remaining onions on top.
Garnish with pepper strips, carrot sticks and pretzels. Serve with additional tortilla chips.