Shelly's Recipe

TEQUILA MARGARITA CHEESEBALL

Category: Cheeseballs

1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch green onions, including tops
2 tbsp butter
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
Grated zest of 2 oranges
1 1/2 tsp curry powder and mustard powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp gold tequila and cointreau liqueur
2-3 stemmed, seeded dried ancho chilies ground lightly ground or crushed and dried red pepper or pure chili powder
Garnishes: cilantro, small dried red peppers and garlicky croutons

Blend cheese, garlic and onion. Add next 7 ingredients; mix well. In a food processor running, slowly add liqueurs. Form mixture into a rough ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate. When ball is slightly firm, form into desired shape and roll in finely chopped or crushed dried chilies. Arrange on a plat, garnished with cilantro and clusters of small dried red pepper. Serve with crusty, garlicky croutons. NOTE: Cheese ball improves with age and keeps well for several weeks, covered in refrigerator.