Easy Halloween food ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
Discover the perfect appetizer for your Halloween party with this indulgent pumpkin cheese ball recipe that’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 bell pepper, cut into leaf shapes (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and roll the cheese ball in the chopped green onions and nuts to coat.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with bell pepper leaves.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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