Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball
A creamy cheddar cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin and rolled in crushed cheese crackers.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened (2 blocks)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp green onions finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups orange cheese crackers finely crushed
- 1 pretzel rod for the stem
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the cheddar, seasonings, Worcestershire and green onions.
- Form into a ball in plastic wrap and wrap 4 to 6 rubber bands around it to make pumpkin ridges.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Unwrap, roll in the crushed crackers and push a pretzel rod into the top for a stem.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, apple slices and celery.
Notes
Shape up to 2 days ahead and coat on the day you serve it. Leftovers keep 4 days in the fridge.