Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Elevate your fall gatherings with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a show-stopping appetizer that combines creamy cheeses and festive charm. With its vibrant pumpkin shape, this cheese ball is not only visually appealing but also packed with rich flavors that will captivate guests of all ages. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining. Serve it alongside an assortment of crackers, fresh vegetables, or bread for a versatile and crowd-pleasing snack that’s perfect for Thanksgiving and Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- 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 stem from a bell pepper (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 cheese until smooth.
- Lay out two layers of cling wrap on your counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar onto the cling wrap.
- Scoop the cheese mixture onto the shredded cheese and cover it with the remaining cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap to form a round ball shape and use rubber bands to create segments resembling a pumpkin.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Remove rubber bands and top with a decorative bell pepper stem. Enjoy with assorted crackers or veggies!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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