Get into the fall spirit with these Pumpkin Cheese Balls! Shaped like a festive pumpkin and coated in spicy Dorito crumbs, this appetizer is perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or any autumn get-together!
Yield: 6
Pumpkin Cheese Ball (Serves 6)
A festive, cheese-filled appetizer shaped like a pumpkin, coated in spicy Dorito crumbs, and topped with a bell pepper stem.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Additional Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 14 oz cream cheese (400 g), softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar-style cheese (80 g)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 small bag chili heatwave Doritos (or similar)
- 1 bell pepper stem (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until soft. Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape Cheese Ball: Line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Transfer the cheese mixture into the bowl, wrap tightly, and shape into a ball.
- Form Pumpkin Shape: Secure the cheese ball with 3 rubber bands to create a pumpkin shape. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Coat with Doritos: Crush Doritos in a freezer bag using a rolling pin. Unwrap the cheese ball and press the crumbs onto it until fully coated.
- Add Stem: Insert a bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball for a pumpkin look. Serve with crackers and veggies.
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