Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Cheese Appetizer Recipes Jalapeño Cheese Ball Serve this spiced jalapeño cheese ball with tortilla chips or use it as a spread for your next burrito. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 6, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 24 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeños, patted dry 1 clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Mix cream cheese, Cheddar, jalapeños, garlic, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl. Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Use the plastic wrap to help you form the mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Just before serving, place cilantro in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the cilantro, pressing to adhere. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 48 Calories 4g Fat 1g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 48 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 188IU 4% Sodium 121mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved