White Cheddar Cheese Ball with Sweet Chile Sauce

Name: White Cheddar Cheese Ball with Sweet Chile Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese; 5 tablespoons hot pepper jelly, divided; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Inspired by cream cheese wontons, this cheese ball's sweet heat pairs well with the sharp and creamy flavors of white Cheddar and cream cheese.

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10 min

Prep Time

1 hr 10 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese

5 tablespoons hot pepper jelly, divided

¹/₄ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon chopped green onion

How to make

STEP 1

Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons pepper jelly and garlic powder in bowl. Using hand mixer, beat 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Transfer to large piece of plastic food wrap.
STEP 2

Using damp hands, form cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
STEP 3

To serve, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons pepper jelly in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until jelly is liquid.
STEP 4

Unwrap cheese ball; place onto serving plate. Pour melted jelly over cheese ball; sprinkle with green onion.
STEP 5

Serve immediately with wonton strips, sesame or rice crackers or other dipper.

Tip #1

Cold cream cheese? Soften in a snap by removing foil wrapper, placing in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving in 5-second bursts, checking for desired softness.

120 Calories

10 Fat (g)

30 Cholesterol (mg)

150 Sodium (mg)

7 Carbohydrates (g)

0 Dietary Fiber

3 Protein (g)

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