Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a charmingly shaped appetizer that is perfect for any autumn gathering. This creamy blend of softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar, enhanced with chive and onion, creates a savory treat that’s both visually appealing and utterly delicious. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this cheese ball can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your event without stress. Serve it with a variety of crackers or fresh veggies for an elegant touch that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7.5 oz chive & onion cream cheese spread
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated, divided)
- 1 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chive & onion spread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out cling wrap on your counter and sprinkle ⅓ cup of shredded cheddar in the center for the cheese ball base.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the cheddar base and cover completely with remaining shredded cheddar.
- Wrap tightly in cling wrap, shaping into a round ball.
- Secure shape using rubber bands around the wrapped cheese ball.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Remove rubber bands and top with a bell pepper stem before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours chilling time
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 276mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 36mg