Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball: 5 Easy Festive Delights to Try
Discover how to create a festive pumpkin-shaped cheese ball that’s perfect for any celebration. This guide provides easy and delicious recipes to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 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 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, for the stem
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, pecans, and garlic powder until well blended.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a pumpkin shape and refrigerate for two hours to firm up.
- Remove from refrigerator and place on a serving platter.
- Insert a bell pepper piece as the pumpkin stem.
- Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with parsley for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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