Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, the perfect cozy appetizer for fall gatherings! Shaped like a pumpkin, this festive cheese spread is not only visually appealing but also bursting with creamy, savory flavors that pair wonderfully with crackers and fresh veggies. Easy to make in just 15 minutes and chilling time, it’s ideal for Thanksgiving brunches, Halloween parties, or any autumn celebration. Your friends and family will be clamoring for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 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
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 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 until smooth.
- Lay cling wrap on the counter and sprinkle with ⅓ cup shredded cheddar. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it.
- Cover the mixture with remaining cheddar and use the cling wrap to form a round ball shape.
- Secure rubber bands around the wrapped cheese ball to create a pumpkin shape and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, remove rubber bands and top with a bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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