Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the ultimate fall appetizer, perfect for impressing guests at your seasonal gatherings. Its vibrant orange hue and festive shape make it an eye-catching centerpiece, while its creamy blend of sharp cheddar and cream cheese delivers a rich, savory flavor that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Easily customizable, this delicious cheese ball can be paired with an array of dippers like crackers, fresh vegetables, or pretzels, making it the ideal addition to any snack table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning or onion soup mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup crushed nacho cheese chips or crushed cheese crackers (for coating)
- 1 bell pepper stem or pretzel rod (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning (or onion soup mix), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap; shape into a rough ball using your hands. Wrap tightly and create grooves by using rubber bands around the wrapped ball.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in crushed chips or nuts until fully coated.
- Insert a bell pepper stem or pretzel rod into the top for decoration.
- Garnish with parsley leaves if desired and serve with assorted crackers or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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