Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Medium Pace® Picante Sauce
  • 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of minced jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup minced cilantro (divided use)
  • 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
  • Chopped tomatoes for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Place the cream cheese and Picante Sauce in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. You can use a spoon or a mixer for this step.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeno and 1/4 cup cilantro.
  • Place the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball with your hands.
  • Wrap the plastic wrap around the ball of cheese and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to one day.
  • Just before serving, combine the crushed tortilla chips and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro on a plate.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the cheese ball and roll it in the tortilla chip mixture.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chopped tomatoes if desired.