Description
A vibrant, pumpkin-shaped cheeseball made with cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
- Fresh parsley for decoration
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheeseball in chopped pecans if using, making sure it’s covered evenly.
- Form a small indentation on top and use a piece of parsley stem as a ‘stem’ to create a pumpkin shape.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg