Description
A festive pumpkin-shaped cheese ball perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (for coating)
- 1 green bell pepper stem (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and then form it into a pumpkin shape.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat.
- Insert a green bell pepper stem on top for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
- You can adjust the spices to your taste.
- This can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball, cheese ball, fall appetizer