Description
A fun and festive cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 ounce)
- 1⁄2 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped pimientos
- 1 stem from a bell pepper
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a rough ball using your hands. Place the ball onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it up, shaping and smoothing it into a more defined ball.
- Chill the wrapped cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and carefully unwrap it.
- Roll the cheese ball in the crushed tortilla chips until completely coated. Gently press the chips into any exposed parts of the cheese to ensure a full coating.
- Use a finger or the back of a spoon to create vertical indentations around the cheese ball to mimic the creases of a pumpkin.
- Press finely chopped pimientos into the creases. This will add color and more of a pumpkin effect.
- Place the stem of a bell pepper on top of the cheese ball to create the appearance of a pumpkin.
- Serve with crackers of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to chill the cheese ball long enough for it to firm up properly.
- Feel free to customize the cheese type and toppings based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg