"Nothing is a more sharable appetizer than the trusty cheese ball! This Mexican-style variation uses hot sauce and zesty pepper jack cheese, for an authentic south-of-the-border taste...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
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1 teaspoon homemade or store-bought hot sauce
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1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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15 tortilla chips, finely crushed (use crushed Ritz crackers for a more "Americanized" version)