Description
This pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is a whimsical and delicious addition to your fall gatherings, perfect for Halloween parties and Thanksgiving celebrations. With its creamy, savory cheese blend shaped like a pumpkin and garnished with fresh herbs, it’s sure to be the star of your appetizer spread. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite spices, this dish promises an explosion of flavor that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp dried herbs (dill or parsley)
- Nuts (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar together until smooth using an electric mixer (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in garlic powder, chopped green onions, diced orange bell pepper, and dried herbs until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball resembling a pumpkin.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, shape again if necessary and use additional herbs or nuts to create decorative stems or leaves on top.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg