Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the perfect festive appetizer for all your fall gatherings, from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving brunches. Its fun pumpkin shape adds a cheerful touch to your table, while the creamy texture and savory flavors will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to make ahead of time, this cheese ball can be served with an assortment of crackers or fresh vegetables, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser that appeals to both children and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- 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, combine softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Lay out a double layer of cling wrap on your counter.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar onto the cling wrap where you’ll place the cheese mixture.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball and coat it with the remaining cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap and secure with rubber bands to form a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, remove the cling wrap and top with a bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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