Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Prepare the perfect fall appetizer for family and friends with this Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball. It looks just as good as it tastes and is the ideal addition to your fall party menu. Dip some of your favorite foods into it to add that extra cheesy touch!
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Pumpkin Cheeseball Ingredients
Making a Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is so simple when you have the right ingredients. Make your grocery list and head out to the store for the following goodies:
- Cream Cheese – Grab two eight-ounce packages of cream cheese and set them out on the countertop to allow them to soften.
- Ranch Powder Mix – You will need two tablespoons of dry ranch powder mix to add even more flavor to your cream cheese.
- Worcestershire Sauce – A tablespoon of this sauce adds an even zestier taste to the cheeseball.
- Green Onions – Slice your green onions into small pieces. These are entirely optional, so you can omit them if you don’t want to use them in this recipe.
- Red Pepper – Dice your red pepper into fine pieces and save the stem.
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Combine your sharp cheddar cheese to give this cheeseball its orange color.
Pumpkin Cheeseball Recipe Notes
- Use an electric mixer when working with the cream cheese. Keep mixing until you reach a smooth consistency without any lumps.
- Allow your cheeseball to sit in the fridge for a minimum of two hours. However, it’s best to let it sit overnight so that it can take the shape of a pumpkin.
- If you don’t like the taste of sharp cheddar cheese, you can use any other orange or yellow-colored cheese. Be sure to shred it before you use it.
Pumpkin Cheeseball FAQs
What brand of cream cheese will I need to use for this recipe?
You can use any brand, such as Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, to prepare this pumpkin-shaped cheeseball. It’s a good idea to use full-fat cream cheese. However, if you only have fat-free cream cheese, you can use that.
What should I serve with the Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball?
Serve your cheeseball with crackers, fresh veggies such as carrot sticks, green pepper slices, broccoli, or even pretzel sticks. If you like chips and cheese, you can serve your favorite chips with this cheeseball, such as Ruffles or Doritos.
What can I add to make this cheeseball spicy?
You can chop up small pieces of jalapenos or hot pepper and toss them into your mixture with the cream cheese and ranch packet. You might even want to add a bit of cajun seasoning to your cream cheese mixture to make this Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball spicy.
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Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Prepare the perfect fall appetizer for family and friends with this Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball. It looks just as good as it tastes and is the ideal addition to your fall party menu. Dip some of your favorite foods into it to add that extra cheesy touch!
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 ounce packages block cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch powder mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 green onions sliced (optional)
- 1 red pepper finely diced (save the stem)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer cream both blocks of cream cheese until smooth,
- Add ranch powder mix, worcestershire sauce, and diced pepper, stir until fully combined.
- Add in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir once more to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
- Spread out the plastic wrap and put ¼ cup of shredded cheese onto the wrap.
- Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball and place on top of the shredded cheese.
- Take the remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle all over the remainder of the cheese ball to ensure all sides are coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball up tightly with the plastic wrap, 2 layers will work best so you don’t have any of the mixture coming out.
- Wrap the cheese ball with four large rubber bands to make the indentations for the pumpkin.
- Place it into the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Remove from the fridge and cut off the rubber bands, unwrap and place the stem on top.
- Serve with crackers or veggies. Enjoy!
