Taco Cheese Ball Wreath

With a surprising taco-flavor, this rich and creamy cheese ball is shaped and decorated like a wreath so it's perfect for your holiday table.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 medium Roma tomato, cored and diced
• 4 stalks green onions, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
• 0.5 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.

Step 2

Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a food processor; process until well combined. Add green onions, ½ of the cilantro leaves, and green chiles and pulse until well combined with flecks of green; do not fully process.

Step 3

Transfer cheese mixture to the lined bowl and press to smooth. Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Invert cheese onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Use a small shot glass or spoon to create a hole in the center of the cheese to form a wreath shape.

Step 5

Finely chop remaining cilantro leaves and lightly cover the top of the cheese. Combine tomato, onion, and jalapeno in a small bowl and place over the cilantro in a 1-inch ring around the wreath.