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Mexican Cheese Ball

A cheese ball is one of the most classic holiday appetizers. And who doesn’t love an appetizer that comes together in less than 10 minutes’ Put these together ahead of time, and pull them out when your guests arrive.

Hiland Cream CheeseHiland provides Oklahoma and surrounding areas with the highest quality and locally sourced dairy products. Hiland dairy products take a delicious and creamy snack to the next level.

Ace In the Bowl Salsa – Ace In the Bowl Salsa was created by Susan Witt for her family gathering. The unique flavor has been a fan favorite for over 20 years. With a full variety of spice levels, this salsa is a winner for everyone, and goes perfectly with this cheese ball.

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Ingredients

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  1. 2 packages Hiland cream cheese, softened
  2. 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  3. 1 cup Ace in the Bowl Salsa
  4. 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
  5. 1 cup Choctaw Farms Pecans, chopped
  1. Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa and bread crumbs. Mix using a heavy spoon until fully incorporated. Spoon onto a large piece of plastic wrap, pulling around the cheese mixture to form a ball. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
  2. Remove from plastic wrap and coat by rolling the cheese ball in the chopped pecans.