Pumpkin Cheeseball Spread
This Pumpkin Cheeseball is a savory, cheesy spread made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and ranch seasoning, shaped into a pumpkin and coated in shredded cheese. Ideal for fall parties, Halloween, or Thanksgiving!
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Ingredients
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded (3 ½ cups for mixing, ½ cup for coating)
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 bell pepper stem just the top
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3 ½ cups of shredded cheddar, and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap. Scoop the cheese mixture into the center and shape it into a round ball as you wrap it up.
- Cut 4 pieces of bakers twine and lay them out in a crisscross pattern. Place the wrapped cheese ball in the center, then tie the twine around it to create a pumpkin shape.
- Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, bring the last ½ cup of shredded cheese to room temperature.
- Unwrap the cheeseball, roll it in the remaining cheese.
- gently press a bell pepper stem into the top. If the pumpkin shape needs a little help, press a spoon handle into the grooves.
Servings: 12
Calories: 230kcal