Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Elevate your next gathering with a delightful Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball! This festive appetizer combines creamy cheeses and zesty ranch seasoning to create a charming centerpiece that’s sure to impress. With its playful pumpkin shape, it’s perfect for family dinners or lively Halloween parties. Best of all, this recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an easy option for busy hosts. Share the joy of this delicious cheese ball with friends and family—it’s bound to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 14 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Bell pepper stem (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese in a mixing bowl for easier blending.
- Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball; perfect shape is not necessary.
- Coat the ball with remaining shredded cheese by pressing it into the sides.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge.
- Tie baker's twine around the wrapped cheese ball to create a pumpkin shape.
- Finish with a bell pepper stem before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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