Description
Bring a burst of holiday cheer to your table with this Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath a merry twist on a party favorite! This easy, no-bake appetizer blends creamy cheeses, zesty taco seasoning, and colorful veggies for a vibrant, flavorful centerpiece that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. Shaped into a festive wreath and coated with crunchy tortilla chips, it’s the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and crave-worthy. Get ready to wow your guests with a show-stopping dish that celebrates all things merry, bright, and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for coating)
- Fresh veggies and tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth and fully blended.
- Fold in chopped green onions, diced red bell pepper, sliced black olives, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a large ball using your hands. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once chilled, unwrap and roll the cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips, coating it completely.
- Place the coated cheese ball in the center of a serving platter and arrange tortilla chips around it to form a wreath shape.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and diced bell pepper for a festive finish. Serve with fresh veggies and extra chips for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing this ensures a smooth, creamy texture.
- For best flavor, chill the cheese ball for several hours or even overnight to let the seasoning fully infuse.
- Use fresh, crisp tortilla chips for coating the crunch adds the perfect contrast to the creamy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Party Food
- Method: No-Bake, Chill and Assemble
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/10 of the wreath (approx. 3.5 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Christmas cheese ball, taco cheese ball, holiday appetizer, cheese ball wreath, festive party dip, Tex-Mex cheese spread