These tasty bites vanished in seconds once I served them

Looking for a tasty, fun and quick appetizer recipe to share with your friends? This south-of-the-border Mexican cheese balls works for those watching a big game, an outdoor gathering or even celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The spicy chilis, dash of hot sauce and pepper jack cheese give the dish some Mexican zest while the luscious cream cheese provides the perfect balance to the heat.
The recipe creates traditional Mexican cheese balls, but feel free to personalize it to your tastes, using any of your favorite hot sauce brands, hot peppers or Mexican cheese blends. This no-cook recipe is so simple, all it takes is about 10 minutes of prep time and an hour of waiting so you can visit with guests instead of working in the kitchen.
Mexican Cheese Balls
Ingredients
1-1/2 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon homemade or store-bought hot sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/2 teaspoon chili powder