Pumpkin Cheeseball Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 16
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Organic Garlic & Herb Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Spice Islands® Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 small bell pepper
Directions
- Using an electric mixture, mix cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, Spice Islands Garlic & Herb Seasoning and Worcestershire sauce on low speed until combined. Form mixture into a ball.
- Combine remaining cheddar cheese and Spice Islands Everything Bagel Seasoning on plate. Place the cheese ball on the plate and roll in cheese mixture, using hands to press cheese mixture onto cheese ball until all sides are coated.
- Place a double layer of plastic wrap on work surface. Sprinkle any remaining cheese mixture onto plastic wrap. Place cheese ball on plastic wrap and fold plastic tightly around cheese ball.
- Place 4 thick rubber bands, staggered around the cheese ball, to form a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.
- To serve, carefully remove rubber bands and plastic wrap. Remove stem from bell pepper and insert in center of ‘pumpkin’.
- Serve with crackers and sliced bell pepper if desired.
