Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the ultimate festive appetizer for your fall gatherings. Shaped like a pumpkin and bursting with rich flavors, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your table. With its creamy texture, made from a blend of cream cheese and cheddar, this dish is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, or cozy get-togethers, this cheese ball pairs beautifully with an array of crackers or fresh veggies. Impress your guests with this charming and delicious treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- 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 sharp cheddar until well combined.
- Lay out a double layer of cling wrap on your counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar on it.
- Place the cheese mixture on top of the cheddar sprinkle and cover it with the remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in cling wrap and use rubber bands to shape it into a pumpkin form.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Remove rubber bands and cling wrap; top with a bell pepper stem.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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