Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Makes:
16 servings
Total Time:
4 hr 20 min
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Category:
Appetizers
Sub Category: Spreads & Cheese Balls
what you need
- 2 blocks (8-ounce each) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 container (8-ounce) chive-and-onion cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 broccoli stalk
make it
Combine cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.
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.
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 crackers.
Notes
To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.
