Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball: 5 Easy Festive Delights for Everyone
Delight your guests with these festive pumpkin shaped cheese balls that are easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 handful of pretzels for stems
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
- Form the cheese mixture into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once chilled, shape the ball into a pumpkin form.
- Use diced green bell pepper to create the top of the pumpkin.
- Insert pretzel sticks for the pumpkin stems.
- Serve with crackers or veggies on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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