Pumpkin-Shaped Cheeseball: The Best Festive Appetizer Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect pumpkin-shaped cheeseball that will be the highlight of your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper (orange or yellow) for decoration
- 1 stalk of celery (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a pumpkin shape, using your hands.
- Wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Once set, place the cheeseball on a serving platter. Decorate with chopped green onions as the ‘vine’ and use the bell pepper and celery as leaves.
Notes
- This cheeseball can be made a day in advance to save time on the day of your event.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, or bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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