Description
This pumpkin cheese ball combines a blend of cheese, ranch seasoning and green onions that is shaped like a pumpkin and coated with shredded cheese. A fun, festive appetizer for Thanksgiving and other fall parties.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning
3 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bell pepper stem
Optional: twine to create pumpkin shape
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.
Notes
Wrap and store any leftover cheese ball in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Chill Time: 6 Hours
