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Lone Star Cheese Ball

Name: Lone Star Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup chopped green chilies; 1/2 cup baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; Tortilla chips

4 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

2 cups

This strikingly orange appetizer has the perfect amount of spice and crunch. Sprinkle cilantro on top for a nice accent. —Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
1/2 cup baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a food processor, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process until blended. Stir in chilies. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Shape into a ball. Combine crushed tortilla chips and cilantro; roll cheese ball in chip mixture. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 94 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

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