Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Pumpkin Cheese Ball, a delightful appetizer perfect for cozy gatherings and Halloween parties. Infused with warm spices and featuring a vibrant orange hue, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests with its unique flavor profile. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- Crackers or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar, garlic powder, cinnamon, pecans, and green onions until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or plastic wrap.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up and meld flavors.
- Serve on a platter surrounded by crackers or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg