What’s in this Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe?
If you’re looking for a fun and festive cheese ball appetizer for Halloween or Thanksgiving, this is it! This pumpkin shaped cheese ball is as flavorful as it is beautiful. I guarantee your guests will be begging for the recipe!
Cream Cheese: Forms the base of our cheese ball, helping it hold its shape once chilled. Cheddar Cheese: Adds delicious sharp and cheesy flavor. Garlic + Onion Powder: Enhances the savory flavor of this cheese ball. Green Onions: Add a pop of freshness to the cheese ball. Black Pepper: Adds a hint of spice. Cooked Bacon: Adds delicious flavor and creates a crunchy crust on the outside. Toasted Pecans: Add a nutty flavor and crunch!
Pro Tip: Use the stem from a mini pumpkin or a bell pepper to create a stem for your cheese ball.
Variations on a Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
You can change up the flavor of this fall cheese ball by using different kinds of cheese, like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack, gouda, Swiss, or provolone. Try adding different spice blends to the mix to bring out a different flavor, like Italian seasoning! To keep this dish vegetarian, simply omit the bacon and use more pecans.
How to Store
Store your pumpkin cheese ball tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.
How to Freeze
Freeze a pumpkin cheese ball tightly wrapped in 1 layer of plastic wrap and 2 layers of aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty pumpkin shaped cheese ball with crackers, pretzels, tortilla chips, wonton chips, baked sweet potato chips, raw vegetables, or crusty bread (I love this Dutch oven bread!). Add some pumpkin hummus or this cream cheese pumpkin dip to the table for even more dipping options.
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