Pumpkin Cheese Ball: A Delightful Fall Treat Recipe!
A delicious and festive pumpkin cheese ball perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded 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 paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add the green onions, pecans, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg