Description
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is a savory showstopper perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween spreads. Blending sharp cheddar with smooth cream cheese, it’s shaped into a festive pumpkin and finished with a pretzel stick stem. Easy to make and even easier to love, it pairs perfectly with crackers, veggies, or toasted bread.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for color)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large pretzel rod (for stem)
Plastic wrap and kitchen twine (for shaping)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix cheddar, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
Transfer mixture to plastic wrap and form into a ball. Wrap tightly and use kitchen twine or rubber bands to shape indentations like a pumpkin.
Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Remove wrap, insert pretzel stick on top as the stem, and serve with crackers or veggies
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 8g