Pumpkin Cheese Ball
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Made using 6-ingredients, this Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the perfect Fall appetizer. Serve it up alongside your favorite crackers, and you have a festive yet stunning Fall snack.
Cheese Balls Make Perfect Appetizers
Anytime we throw a party, we make one of two appetizers: a charcuterie board or a cheese ball. Both are huge hits and are easy to make.
The best part is, the ingredients are simple making it an inexpensive food option too. SCORE!
If you love this Pumpkin Cheese Ball, make sure you check out our Turkey Cheese Ball, Grinch Cheese Ball, and Jack Skellington Cheese Ball with Pumpkin Tortilla Chips too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is easy to make – Simply throw the ingredients into a bowl, mix well and put into a large ball. Then you use twine to make the pumpkin details. So easy!
- It is delicious – If you like cheese, this appetizer is right up your alley.
- It is adorable – I mean, how cute will this pumpkin cheeseball look on display for your Fall party?
- It can be made in advance – Save time by making this ahead of time and placing into the fridge until ready to serve!
What You Need to Make A Pumpkin Cheese Ball
- Cream Cheese – You can use reduced fat or fat free
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Ranch Seasoning – You can use premade or homemade
- Green Onions
- Salt & Pepper
- Bell Pepper Stem
- Crackers – optional but pairs so well with the cheeseball
Helpful Tips
- Â You can also add it additional ingredients such as chopped cooked bacon, nuts, seeds, additional shredded cheeses, etc.
- You can serve this up with cut veggies, chips, pretzels and even pieces of bread.
- Store leftovers in wrapping in the fridge or an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Equipment
- Twine or Rope to make the pumpkin shape
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning
- 3 green onions sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper stem
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, spread the cream cheese around to soften.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and green onions. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until well combined and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Spread out a piece of plastic wrap, and add a sprinkle of cheese for the bottom of the cheeseball.
- Press remaining shredded cheese into the sides of the ball until it is completely covered.
- Wrap the ball in the plastic wrap.
- Use baker’s twine to tie 3 strands around the pumpkin to form a pumpkin shape, if desired.
- Before serving, top the cheeseball with the bell pepper stem.
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
