Description
Indulge in the festive spirit this autumn with our delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a creamy and flavorful appetizer shaped to resemble a pumpkin. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or any casual gathering, this cheese ball combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty chive flavors to create an irresistible dip that will be the star of your snack table. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a hit with guests of all ages. Serve it with an assortment of crackers and fresh veggies for a fun and interactive taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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 shredded cheddar until mixed well.
- Lay out cling wrap on your counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheddar where the base will sit.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the cheddar and cover it completely with remaining shredded cheese.
- Gather the cling wrap around the mixture to form a round shape and secure tightly using rubber bands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Remove from wrap and add a bell pepper stem on top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cheese ball (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg