Pumpkin Cheeseball is a fun and festive addition to your holiday table. It is easy to make, creamy, and delicious. Perfect for you next Halloween Party.
If you are looking for the perfect dip for Thanksgiving or Halloween, make this Pumpkin Cheese Ball. This cheeseball is impressive but is so easy to make. You only need a few ingredients and your favorite dippers to make a crowd pleasing appetizer.
We love making appetizer such as Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, and Turkey Cheese Ball.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – To easily mix the ingredients together, the cream cheese needs to be softened.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese to what you prefer
- Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out, check out The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes
- Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
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How to Make Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Follow laong with my simple instructions to learn how to make your own pumpkin cheese ball.
Step 1 – In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 2 – Form the mixture into a ball, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Step 3 – Once chilled, remove the cling wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape by creating ridges with the back of a knife or your fingers.
Step 4 – Spread the finely shredded orange cheddar cheese on a plate.
Step 5 – Gently roll the cheese ball in the shredded cheese, pressing lightly to coat the entire surface.
Step 6 – Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate. Insert the bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball to create the pumpkin stem.
Step 7 – Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Pumpkin Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups finely shredded orange cheddar cheese for coating
- 1 small bell pepper stem for the pumpkin stem
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape by creating ridges with the back of a knife or your fingers.
- Spread the finely shredded orange cheddar cheese on a plate.
- Gently roll the cheese ball in the shredded orange cheese, pressing lightly to coat the entire surface.
- Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate.
- Insert the bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball to create the pumpkin stem.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
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Recipe Notes
- Cheese Ball Mixture – For a smoother coating, pulse the orange cheddar cheese in a food processor until it’s very finely shredded.
- Chill Cheeseball – Make sure to chill the cheeseball for at least 2 hours in the fridge. This helps to firm the mixture so it makes it easier to serve and shape.
- Making Ahead – If you are making ahead of time, make sure to set the cheeseball out about 15 minutes prior to serving. This will allow the cheese ball to softened.
- Combining Ingredients – Mix together with cream cheese mixture with a stand mixer or a hand held mixer.
- Stem Variations – You can also use a broccoli stalk for the pumpkin stem.
- Pecans – You can add ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans to the cheese mixture for extra crunch and flavor.
- Crushed Doritos – Substitute the orange cheese you can use crushed Doritos instead.
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. You can add in onion powder, bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
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Serving Suggestions
Cheeseball make the perfect appetizer to serve for the holidays. Add these dippers to enjoy this cheeseball.
- Tortilla Chips
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Bagel Chips
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Pita Chips
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheeseballs can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks covered. You can also freeze cheeseballs for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.
Yes, this is the perfect appetizer to make up to a week in advance before serving. Make sure to cover with a plastic wrap on the serving platter while in the fridge.
You will shape the cheese ball into a round ball and then take a knife or use hands to create ridges into the cheeseball.
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This recipe was super tasty. I wasn’t sure if I would like it after my wife made it but I was surprised at how good it was!
This came out perfectly on the first try!
5 star
My friends loved this cheeseball!
This is so much fun to make and with amazing flavor!
This was the perfect addition to our holiday dinner