Pumpkin Cheeseball
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.
Servings: 10 -12
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
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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Expert Tips
Variations Ideas
- 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 1/4 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 0.2mg
