Chili Cheese Ball Spread Food

CHILI CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the Monterey Jack and Gouda; mix well. Stir in the olives, onion and mustard. Add 2 teaspoons chili powder and the garlic powder. Shape into a ball. Combine almonds and remaining chili powder; roll cheese ball in almond mixture. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

CHILI CHEESE BALL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, pecans and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Shape into a ball. Coat completely with chili powder. Serve with crackers.

HATCH CHILE CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the Hatch chiles on a burner over medium-low heat until the skins char and blister; this will happen very quickly. Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes to steam.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add the canola oil, swirling the pan to coat. Add the scallions and cook until slightly softened, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and seed the chile and then it cut into medium dice. Turn the heat under the skillet to low and add the chiles, cream cheese and some salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cream cheese is melted. Add the sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, and the lime zest. Smooth the top and then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and just starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
• Garnish with the dark green scallions and serve with tortilla chips.

GREEN CHILE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Cook chiles on the preheated grill until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the peppers, or the skin will not come off easily. Turn the peppers often to cook evenly. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and seeds. Chop the peppers.
• Combine the chopped peppers with the pepper jack, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the the mixture into a ball and place on a plate covered with wax paper. Place the cheese ball in the freezer until very cold, about 15 minutes.
• Spread the chopped pecans on a large cutting board or baking sheet. Roll the frozen cheese ball in the pecans. Use your hand to pack any areas that are not covered by pecans, making sure the entire outside of the cheese ball is covered with a nice layer of pecans.

~ TASTY CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL ~

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, except for the chili powder. Note: You can change the cheeses to your liking....I like the combination of the three, especially the sharp cheddar. Also, if you're not into chili powder, roll in nuts. The chili powder is tasty though!
• 2. Mix well, until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
• 3. Shape into a ball or log shape. Roll into chili powder, or if easier sprinkle it on...I used a combo of chili powder and smoked paprika....
• 4. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve. Serve with your favorite crackers. Yum!

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese in bowl until well blended.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients, except for the nuts; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
• 3. Shape into 1 large or 2 small balls and roll in chopped nuts. Serve with crackers.
• 4. Variations-Change the shape and make a cheese log or a snowman or Christmas Tree. You can also make about 20 mini balls for individual servings.

GREEN CHILI CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Blend well.
• Place mixture on wax paper or plastic wrap.
• Wrap and form into ball.
• Chill for several hours.
• Serve spread with crackers.

GREEN CHILE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a bowl and use as you desire.
• This will keep in the fridge for a week or so, just stir it up before you use it again.

CHILI CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place Velveeta Cheese and cream cheese in large bowl. Let cheeses come to room temperature. Mix cheese together well. Add pecans, garlic powder and salt. Mix well.
• Shape into ball; roll in chili powder. Wrap in foil and chill until firm. Serve with crackers, chips, etc.
• Variation: Add one small can crushed pineapple, DRAINED very well when you add the pecans.

SWEET CHILI-CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in serving dish.
• Top with chili sauce.