This is a very simple, yet incredibly good recipe. This is very
flavorful, but mild enough that everyone will really like it. This is a guaranteed hit. Of course, you can increase the green chiles
or hot sauce (I used Tabasco) to make it hotter. This recipe can be served as a dip at room temperature
or chilled and shaped into a ball. I liked it as a dip served with
a fresh French baguette sliced into think slices. As a ball, you
can roll it in anything you like - pecans, pinon nuts, diced red
bell pepper, fresh cilantro, whatever.
Green Chile Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
1 ( 8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or colby)
1 ( 4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or red bell pepper,
cilantro, whatever you wish to coat it with)
Preparation:
1. In bowl, combine all ingredients.
2. Blend well.
3. Place mixture on wax paper or plastic wrap.
4. Wrap and form into ball.
5. Chill for several hours.
Serve with crackers or a French baguette.
Preparation time: about 10 minutes
Makes: 2 cups or 1 ball.
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