Description
A festive pumpkin-shaped cheese ball perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 celery stalk (for stem)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Use a knife to create pumpkin-like ridges around the ball.
- Place a celery stalk on top as the pumpkin stem.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped bacon or jalapeños.
- Chilling helps the cheese ball hold its shape.
- Use food-safe gloves for shaping to avoid fingerprints.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg