Lone Star Cheese Ball

Lone Star Cheese Ball

2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz) pkg. reduced fat cream cheese
2 T. butter
1/8 t. onion powder
1/8 t. garlic powder
1/4 C. chopped green chilies
1/2 C. baked nacho tortilla chips crushed
1 T. minced fresh cilantro
tortilla chips

In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until blended.  Stir in chilies.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 

Shape into ball.  Combine crushed tortilla chips and cilantro; roll cheese ball in chip mixture.  Serve with tortilla chips.  Refrigerate leftovers. 

Makes 2 cups.