Pumpkin-Shaped Cheddar Cheese Ball
120kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories120kcalCarbohydrates2gProtein3gFat12gSaturated Fat5gCholesterol26mgSodium122mgPotassium65mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A333IUVitamin C1mgCalcium57mgIron1mg
Notes
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.