Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball: 5 Easy Festive Delights to Impress
Discover how to create a delightful pumpkin-shaped cheese ball that’s perfect for your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
- 1 bell pepper (for decoration)
- 1 pretzel stick (for stem)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in crushed walnuts to create a textured surface.
- Use a pretzel stick as the stem and a piece of bell pepper for the top.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in herbs or spices according to your taste.
- This cheese ball can be made a day ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball, Festive Delights, Easy Recipes