Pumpkin Cheese Ball with Bell Pepper Stem
A delicious pumpkin-shaped cheese ball that’s perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cheese ball 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
- 1 cup crushed crackers (for coating)
Instructions
- Mix cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers to coat evenly.
- Use the bell pepper stem to create a pumpkin stem effect on top.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://kitchenvan.com/showstopper-pumpkin-cheese-ball-recipe/