Pumpkin Cheese Ball
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
No pumpkin in this cheese ball! But it is great to serve at a Halloween Party or Thanksgiving!
Serve with crackers OR red and green apple wedges arranged around your “pumpkin”.
Source: Linda Coker
Categories: Appetizers, Halloween, Parties, Thanksgiving
Ingredients
- 2 each 8 ounce blocks extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounce container Chive & Onion cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 broccoli stalk
Directions
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Combine cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended.
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Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.
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Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in the ball to resemble the grooves in a pumpkin.
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Cut florets from the broccoli stalk and reserve for another use. Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball.
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To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.