Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is the ultimate fall appetizer—festive, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful. Shaped like a pumpkin and packed with savory goodness, it’s the perfect centerpiece for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or cozy autumn nights. Easy to make and fun to serve, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with crackers, veggie sticks, or chips for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8–10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Celery stick or pretzel stick (for the “stem”)
- Crackers, veggie sticks, or chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a round ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed tortilla chips until fully coated and bright orange.
- Insert a celery stick or pretzel stick at the top to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or chips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add finely chopped green onions or jalapeños to the cheese mix.
- Try using crushed cheese crackers or spicy chips like hot Cheetos for a flavor and color twist.
- Make mini cheese balls for party-friendly, individual servings.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Refresh the coating before serving again if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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