Description
A delicious and spicy cheese ball that combines the flavors of cowboy caviar and jalapeño poppers, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn, drained
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add the diced jalapeños, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips until fully coated.
- Serve with additional tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use more jalapeños or add diced serrano peppers.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg