Pumpkin Cheese Ball

This 3 ingredient pumpkin cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for all your Halloween and fall parties!

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Course: Savory Cheese Balls

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Additional Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning.
Fold in half the shredded cheddar cheese.
Remove and place on a large piece of plastic wrap.
Shape into a ball and seal.
Take 4 pieces of kitchen twine or string and wrap around the cheese ball, pulling tight, to make indentions.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Remove and gently unwrap.
Sprinkle or lightly pat the remaining cheddar cheese on the outside, being careful not to smash the indention lines.
Top with the bell pepper stem.
Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Soften the cream cheese before mixing.
Cut 4 strips of twine or as many as you like to make the ridges in the pumpkin.
Coat with cheese or chopped toasted nuts. You can even use crushed orange nacho chips.
If the indentions aren't very deep after coating, you can run the blunt edge of a butter knife or plastic knife to make the markings again.
Make up to 3 days in advance and keep chilled.