Not The Usual Cheese Ball |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The mild flavor of the monterey jack cheese is perfect with the chili powder, olives and red pepper. Not the usual cheese ball as it gets a second coating half-way through setting. Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded |
6 ounces cream cheese, softened and divided. |
1/3 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon chili powder, more to taste |
1/3 cup chopped, pitted ripe olives |
1 large red pepper, chopped |
1-2 tablespoons milk |
crackers to serve |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat together monterey jack, 3 ounces of cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise and chili powder until smooth.
2. Mix in chopped red pepper and chopped olives.
3. Shape into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. In a bowl, beat remaining cream cheese until fluffy and add just enough milk to make it easy to spread.
5. Spread this mixture on and over the cheese ball.
6. Cover again, loosely, and refrigerate for 2 hours more.
7. Serve with crackers.
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