Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a delightful and festive appetizer that will charm your guests at any fall gathering. With its eye-catching pumpkin shape, this creamy and flavorful cheese ball combines the rich tastes of cream cheese and sharp cheddar, making it a crowd pleaser at Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn celebration. Easy to prepare and serve alongside your favorite crackers or fresh veggies, this recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. Impress your friends and family with this elegant yet simple seasonal treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 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 stem from a bell pepper (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups of shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Layer cling wrap on the counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheddar in the center.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the cheddar, then cover all sides with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap to form a round shape.
- Use rubber bands to create sections for a pumpkin appearance.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Remove wrapping and top with a bell pepper stem before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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