Categories: Dips- Spreads-Cheeseballs

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz.) blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 broccoli stalk
• Red and green apple wedges

Directions

1. Combine Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is form enough to be shaped.
2. Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.
3. Cut florets from broccoli stalk, and reserve for another use. Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball. Serve cheese ball with apple wedges.

4. Note: To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.

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