Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Refrigeration time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    87 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

This pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is the cutest appetizer or snack for any fall gathering. It looks just like a pumpkin but is savory and bacon-y, and oh so delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 (8 ounce packages) cream cheese softened
  • 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese finely shredded, divided
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked and finely crumbled
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 (1 ounce package) Ranch dressing mix hidden valley
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 bell pepper for decoration, stem

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper.  Stir until well combined.
  2. Scoop the mixture a sheet of plastic wrap.
  3. Form cheese into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. After one hour, remove from fridge and unwrap. Press remaining shredded cheese around the outside of the ball, sticking it all over to cover completely so the entire ball is orange.
  5. Wrap again tightly and form into a basic pumpkin shape. Use butcher's twine or yarn to wrap around the pumpkin tightly in even sections, making grooves to define the pumpkin shape. Place back in the refrigerator and refrigerate for another 1-2 hours or overnight.
  6. Carefully remove the twine and plastic from the cheese ball. Place the cheese ball onto a serving place and press the bell pepper stem into the top.
  7. Serve with crackers and/or chips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.004g (0%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.004g 0%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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