Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the ultimate festive appetizer for all your fall gatherings. Shaped like a charming pumpkin, it offers a delightful blend of creamy cheeses and spices that burst with flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving brunches, Halloween parties, or cozy autumn get-togethers, this easy-to-make cheese ball pairs wonderfully with an array of crackers and fresh veggies. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can impress your guests with this visually stunning and delicious treat. Get ready to delight in a savory experience that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7.5 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- 1 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out a double layer of cling wrap on your counter. Sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar onto the cling wrap.
- Place the cheese mixture over the cheddar and cover completely with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap to form a ball shape and secure with rubber bands for a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with a bell pepper stem before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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