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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 180 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥛 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 🧄 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 🧀 2 cups cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Combine cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, paprika, and garlic in a food processor. Process until well combined.

3

Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and process until cheese is finely chopped but still visible.

4

Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of the remaining shredded cheese into a 4-inch pile on a large piece of plastic wrap. Top with a rounded scoop of the cheese ball mixture.

5

Sprinkle the cheese ball mound with the remaining shredded cheese.

6

Pull sides of plastic wrap up and over the cheese ball mixture to wrap tightly and shape into a ball. Wrap with additional plastic wrap if necessary.

7

Wrap 4 wide rubber bands evenly around the cheese ball to create indentations resembling a pumpkin.

8

Chill cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

9

Before serving, remove rubber bands and unwrap the cheese ball. Place a bell pepper stem on top to resemble a pumpkin stem. Serve with crackers.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

111

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 2
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Use smoked or flavored cheddar cheese for additional depth of flavor.Rubber bands can be replaced with kitchen twine for more precise indentations.Prepare the cheese ball a day in advance to save time on busy holidays.Serve with a variety of crackers and vegetable sticks for added versatility.