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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Delicious Pumpkin Cheese Ball for Your Fall Gatherings

This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded; can substitute with pepper jack
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning homemade optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder taste
Coating
  • 1 cup Crushed Cheese Crackers/Nacho Chips or diced nuts for gluten-free option
Decoration
  • 1 piece Bell Pepper Stem or green onion stalk for alternative
Freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dill optional
  • 1 tablespoon Chives optional
  • to taste Salt to balance flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the sharp cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and form it into a round ball shape. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
  3. After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and wrap it loosely with twine or rubber bands to create pumpkin-like ridges. Chill again for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll the chilled cheese ball in crushed crackers or nacho chips until fully coated. Press gently to ensure adherence.
  5. Add a bell pepper stem on top and serve with assorted crackers, breadsticks, or veggies for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Pumpkin Cheese Ball can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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