Description
Bring the fiesta to your holiday table with this bold and festive Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath! This easy recipe combines creamy cheeses, taco seasoning, and crunchy veggies into a stunning wreath shape that’s ready to steal the show. Perfect for your next party or gathering, it’s a flavor-packed appetizer that pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or veggie dippers. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or looking for fun appetizer ideas, this is one of those food ideas that’s as fun to serve as it is to eat. It’s the perfect blend of a quick appetizer, easy recipe, and crowd-pleasing finger food.
Ingredients
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 packet taco seasoning
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (for garnish)
1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder (for garnish)
Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
1. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Add shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
3. Place a small bowl in the center of a serving plate. Scoop mixture around it to form a wreath shape.
4. Smooth the surface and shape with a spatula or plastic wrap.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.
6. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and paprika before serving.
7. Remove center bowl and surround wreath with tortilla chips. Serve chilled.
Notes
For easier shaping, chill the mixture for 15 minutes before forming the wreath.
Add chopped jalapeño or green chiles for an extra kick of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco cheese ball, holiday appetizer, party dip, cheese ball wreath, Christmas appetizer