Description
This delightful Pumpkin-Shaped Cheeseball is a perfect appetizer for fall gatherings and holiday parties. Creamy and flavorful, this cheeseball is shaped like a pumpkin and coated with crunchy cheddar crackers or nacho chips. It’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeseball:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coating and Garnish:
- 1 cup crushed cheddar cheese crackers or crushed nacho chips
- 1 bell pepper stem for decoration
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cheeseball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape Cheeseball: Form the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Shape the ball into a pumpkin by creating indentations with rubber bands or twine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Coat and Garnish: Roll the chilled cheeseball in crushed crackers or nacho chips. Add a bell pepper stem to the top center. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked and crumbled bacon or chopped nuts to the cheese mixture.
- You can substitute crushed pretzels for the coating for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
