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Easy Savory Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups sharp orange cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (divided)
  • 1/3 cup green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup finely crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos or chopped toasted pecans (for coating)
  • 1 stem from a fresh green bell pepper
  • 1 box buttery crackers, pretzels, and apple slices for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 2 cups of shredded cheddar, green onions, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  2. Form the mixture into a tight ball and roll in the crushed Doritos, chopped pecans, and remaining 1/2 cup of finely shredded cheddar.
  3. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap. Tie 4 pieces of kitchen twine around the ball vertically to create 8 pumpkin ridges.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until firm.
  5. Cut off the twine, unwrap the plastic, press the bell pepper stem into the top, and serve with crackers, pretzels, and apple slices.

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