Description
A delightful and festive pumpkin cheese ball perfect for autumn gatherings, combining cream cheese, spices, and pumpkin puree for a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in additional chopped pecans for a festive touch.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg