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Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball: A Festive Treat for Halloween Fun

This Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball is a delicious, festive appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Minced Onion fresh or dried
  • 1/2 cup Salsa select your desired spice level
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips crushed
For Decoration
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper for the pumpkin's stem

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and salsa. Blend until smooth.
  2. Take a scoop of the mixture and shape it into a 5-inch ball. Mold it into a pumpkin shape and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. After chilling, unwrap the cheeseball and check its firmness.
  4. Roll the cheeseball in crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips until fully coated.
  5. Use a green bell pepper piece as the stem by inserting it into the top of the cheeseball.
  6. Serve the cheeseball on a platter surrounded by crackers, pretzels, and veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cheeseball can be made a week in advance for stress-free entertaining. Store leftovers in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap.

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