Pumpkin-Shaped Cheddar Cheese Ball
There is no pumpkin in the recipe: the inside is savory smooth cheddar, cream cheese and spices. Great to eat right away and even better when made ahead!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 1 ounce pistachios shelled
- 1 pretzel rod
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients until well blended and smooth. Form the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm.
- Pour nuts onto a plate and roll the ball in the nuts until completely covered. Using your fingers or the handle of a wooden spoon, start at nearest side and create 8 indentations around the cheese ball to resemble pumpkin sections. When done, push down on the top to flatten the cheese ball slightly.
- Break a three inch section off one end of the pretzel rod. Stick the broken section into the top of the cheese ball to create a pumpkin stem. Press pistachio nuts into the top of the cheese ball around the pretzel stem. Cover in plastic and chill until serving.
Chef Tips
Note - original cream cheese and regular sharp cheddar cheese were used for this recipe. Reduced fat cream cheese can be substituted for regular. Fat-free cream cheese is not recommended because it doesn't bind well with the other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin-Shaped Cheddar Cheese Ball
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
333
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
57
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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