Description
A creamy, herby cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin — the perfect savory showstopper for fall parties and holiday spreads.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese (16 oz, softened)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- Green onions (2 tbsp, finely chopped)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp)
- Paprika (2 tsp)
- Crushed nacho cheese chips or cheese powder (for coating)
- Parsley (1 tbsp, chopped)
- Pretzel stick or bell pepper stem (for pumpkin “stem”)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, and paprika; mix until smooth and well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and chill for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed chips or cheese powder for a bright orange coating.
- Use a knife or string to gently press indentations around the sides to mimic a pumpkin shape.
- Place a pretzel stick or pepper stem on top for the pumpkin stem.
- Sprinkle with parsley for color and garnish.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Chill the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes to ensure it holds its shape.
- Feel free to customize the herbs and spices to your taste.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg