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Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball: A Festive Treat to Impress Guests

The Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball is a delightful centerpiece for autumn gatherings, offering customizable flavors and dietary-friendly options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese mixing sharp and mild varieties suggested
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mix-Ins (optional)
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts or fresh herbs or bacon bits
For Coating
  • to taste Paprika
For the Garnish
  • to taste Pretzel Sticks or Chives or Green Onion Tops

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Spatula
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it's easily pliable.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. Gradually add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
  4. Fold in choice of chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or bacon bits gently.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Shape the mixture into a tight ball using plastic wrap.
  7. Create ridges on the cheese ball using a fork or toothpick.
  8. Insert a pretzel stick, chive, or green onion top into the top of the cheese ball for garnish.
  9. Roll the cheese ball in paprika or chosen coating.
  10. Serve on a platter with sturdy crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cheese ball a day in advance to allow flavors to meld together. Store tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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