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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigeration time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce packages) cream cheese softened
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese finely shredded, divided
- 6 slices Bacon cooked and finely crumbled
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 (1 ounce package) Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper stem (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture a sheet of plastic wrap.
- Form cheese into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with crackers and/or chips.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
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
% 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.