Description
A delightful and festive appetizer perfect for fall gatherings, this Pumpkin Cheese Ball combines cream cheese, cheddar, and spices to create a deliciously creamy and savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 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, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat the outside.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
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 the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg