Mexican Cheese Ball

Redneck Epicurean's Note:

There are so many cheese ball recipes and so many Mexican dip recipes, but I'd never seen a Mexican cheese ball, so I had to try it. DEEEElish! It's great served with tortilla chips or those extra big Scoops corn chips.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 large c ...

• 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup picante sauce (I like Pace.)

Directions:

1. NOTE: Toasting the pecans is reflected in the PREP time.
2. Toast the pecans at 275 degrees for 20-30 min - do not burn. Stir together nuts with butter and salt and set aside to cool.
3. In a food processor, blend remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. Shape into a ball and roll in the cooled pecans.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with the tortilla or corn chips.

Reviews

[Cassie24]

This was a great recipe for Holiday Appitizers. I have had to make it 5 times since Thanksgiving.

[cst1996]

I took this cheeseball to work and it was devoured. Everyone loved it!!!! So simple and full of flavor. Thanks for a great appy!

[Lt. Amy]

Not bad but not amazing either. If I made this again I would cut the recipe in half. I made it for a large party and while most of the other stuff on the table was gone, I still had about 3/4 of this cheese ball left.