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Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
pieces
Calories
250
A festive and fun cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for fall gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Dairy
16
oz
cream cheese
(room temperature)
1.5
cups
finely grated cheddar cheese
(divided)
to taste
Kosher salt
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1
piece
bell pepper
(stem removed)
Instructions
Mix cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese until smooth.
Shape mixture into a ball and coat with remaining cheese.
Wrap in plastic and shape into a round ball, then secure with twine or rubber bands to form a pumpkin shape. Refrigerate until firm.
Remove twine and plastic wrap. Insert bell pepper stem at the top.
Optional: add flavor with mix-ins as desired.
Notes
Chill the cheese ball for at least 4 hours for best shape and flavor.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cheese, party, pumpkin