Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This festive Pumpkin Cheese Ball is creamy, savory, and shaped like an adorable pumpkin—perfect for fall parties, Halloween gatherings, and Thanksgiving appetizers!
Ingredients
- 3 cups orange cheese puffs crushed, for coating
- 2 lbs cream cheese softened
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chives finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 bell pepper stem for decoration
- crackers and veggies for serving (Ritz, pretzels, celery sticks, etc.)
Instructions
- Place the cheese puffs in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Spread the crumbs evenly on a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball and gently flatten the top. Use a butter knife to create vertical grooves around the sides to resemble a pumpkin.
- Roll the shaped cheese ball in the crushed cheese puffs until fully coated.
- Insert the bell pepper stem into the top center of the cheese ball to complete the pumpkin look.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and surround it with crackers, pretzels, and vegetable slices.
Notes
For a spicy version, add minced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mix. Want a fresher flavor? Mix in herbs like dill or parsley. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best served chilled but allow to sit at room temp for 10 minutes for optimal scooping texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.7mg
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