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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer

    Published: Sep 15, 2020 · Modified: Aug 24, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe is perfect for the upcoming fall holidays, especially Halloween and Thanksgiving! I mean...when isn't a cheese ball AMAZING?!?

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer with crushed doritos

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer

    I love a good cheese ball, I mean...who doesn't!? There is a reason that Halloween cheese ball appetizer recipes are one of the most popular party foods, and they are so easily customized for the different holidays or for different occasions. 

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe for Halloween and Thanksgiving

    Please note that if you put the chips on the serving platter and then cover and refrigerate it, they will get really soft from the moisture.

    So you need to decide if you want a crunch or not! I love a nice crunch, so if you want that crunch, put the chips on as close to serving as possible. I don't recommend that you store this with any crackers as the crackers will soften, too. But this Pumpkin Cheese Ball can easily be made ahead and the chips added later if so desired! 

    easy Halloween and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Appetizer Recipe

    I personally suggest waiting until you are serving this Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe at your holiday function to preserve that crunch, it really adds a lot to the cheese ball, combined with the softness of the cheese itself. 

    easy Halloween and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Appetizer Recipe
    easy Halloween and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Appetizer Recipe

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    easy Halloween and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Appetizer Recipe

    How to Make this Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe Ingredients

    • 2 bricks, 8 oz each, cream cheese, softened
    • 1 package, 8 oz, shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Nacho cheese chips
    • Celery stalk
    • Crackers for serving

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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe Directions

    Add cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Add Worcestershire sauce and spices and beat well.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Add cheese and beat until combined. 

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Shape cheese into a round ball and place onto a piece of plastic wrap.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. 

    Remove from the refrigerator, and unwrap plastic wrap and discard. Place ball onto a serving plate.

    Use the handle of a spoon to "dig" a hole in the top of the ball for the stem.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Cut a piece of celery about 2" long and press into the top of the ball.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Use a round handled utensil to create deep divots in the side, making the cheese ball look like a pumpkin.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    You want these pretty deep as they will fill with chips. 

    Crush nacho cheese chips into fine crumbs by sealing them in a bag and kneading with your hands.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Gently press the crumbs onto the outside of the cheese ball.

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Serve immediately with crackers. 

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

    Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. 

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

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    Cheese Ball shaped like a pumpkin with crushed orange doritos all over it and a celery stalk as a stem

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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer with crushed doritos

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball

    Jennifer
    This Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe is perfect for the upcoming fall holidays, especially Halloween and Thanksgiving! I mean...when isn't a cheese ball AMAZING?!?
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 204 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz cream cheese softened
    • 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Nacho cheese chips
    • 1 Celery stalk
    • Crackers for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Add cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat. Add Worcestershire sauce and spices and beat well. Add cheese and beat until combined.
    • Shape cheese into a round ball and place onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
    • Remove from the refrigerator, and unwrap plastic wrap and discard. Place ball onto a serving plate. Use the handle of a spoon to "dig" a hole in the top of the ball for the stem. Cut a piece of celery about 2" long and press into the top of the ball. Use a round handled utensil to create deep divots in the side, making the cheese ball look like a pumpkin. You want these pretty deep as they will fill with chips.
    • Crush nacho cheese chips into fine crumbs by sealing them in a bag and kneading with your hands. Gently press the crumbs onto the outside of the cheeseball. Serve immediately with crackers.
    • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 498mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword appetizer, cheese ball, cheese dip, Halloween, thanksgiving
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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Appetizer

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    Comments

    1. Nicole Chartrand says

      October 09, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this great recipe! I used a bell pepper stem for the pumpkin top, but otherwise followed exactly!

    5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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