Description
A delightful and festive cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans
- 1 small green bell pepper (for stem)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and then gently press to form a pumpkin shape.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed pecans to coat the outside.
- Insert a small piece of green bell pepper at the top for the pumpkin stem.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg