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Flamin' Hot Cheetos Cheese Ball

This Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Cheese Ball Recipe is bringing some new flavors to the classic appetizer. Taco flavors blend well with the cream cheese filling, while the outer layer of Flamin’ Hots adds crunch and kick. It’s perfect for your next party or game day event.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz block cream cheese softened/room temp
  • 1 cup Flamin' Hot Cheetos crushed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 tbsps green onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning more to taste

Instructions

  • Set your cream cheese out for 30 minutes – 1 hour before making.
  • Throw the softened cream cheese in a medium sized bowl. Mix in the chicken, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
  • Next sprinkle the taco seasoning over your mix and stir until everything is completely combined.
  • Now give it a taste. Add more taco seasoning or green onions if you want.
  • Lay out a large piece of Saran Wrap. Scoop your cheese mix out and on to the middle of the saran wrap. Smooth the saran wrap up over the cheese and into a ball form. Use your hands to mold your cheese into a perfect ball.
  • Set the ball in the fridge for at least one hour. This will help your cheese ball hold up and blend flavors more.
  • While your cheese ball is firming up in the fridge, dump your Flamin’ Hots into a medium ziplock bag. Grab a rolling pin and pound the cheetos to make them smaller and then roll over them to turn them into dust.
  • Pop your cheese ball out of the fridge about ten to fifteen minutes before serving.
  • Empty the bag of crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos onto a plate and carefully roll your cheese ball in the dust. Use your hands to press the Flamin’ Hots into the cheese ball if you need to.
  • Transfer your bright red cheese ball to a nice platter and serve with crackers, pretzels, or even tortilla chips.

Notes

  • If you forget to set out your block of cream cheese to soften you can always pop it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
  • This cheese ball can be made a day or two in advanced. Follow the first 6 steps and leave your cheeseball wrapped up in the fridge. Once party day arrives finish with the last 4 steps.
  • Enjoy!
Servings: 8 people