Best 4 Cauldron Cheese Ball Recipes

CHEESE BALL CAULDRON

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Cheddar cheese ball rolled in poppy seeds decorated to look like a witch's cauldron makes a fun appetizer for Halloween.

Provided by Beth Jackson Klosterboer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (plus 3 more ounces, softened)
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled bacon or real bacon bits
1/3 cup poppy seeds
5 pretzel rods
2 small red peppers
2 small orange peppers
2 small yellow peppers
2-4 tablespoons prepared guacamole

Steps:

Stir together 8 ounces cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon until well combined.
Roll into a ball.
Pour poppy seeds into a shallow bowl.
Roll the cheese ball in the poppy seeds leaving about 1/3 of the ball on one end uncovered.
Stir the remaining 3 ounces cream cheese until soft and creamy.
Spoon into a disposable pastry bag.
Snip off the tip of the bag and pipe a thick tube of cream cheese around edge of the uncovered area creating the rim of the cauldron.
Sprinkle poppy seeds over the rim and top of the cauldron.
Pipe a 1 1/2 inch round of cream cheese in the center of a plate.
Break off 2 1/2 - 3 inch pieces from the ends of the pretzel rods.
Arrange 10 pretzel rod pieces around the cream cheese on the plate so they look like logs on a fire.
Enjoy the inner pretzel pieces as a snack.
Set the cheese ball cauldron on top of the logs.
Cut thin slices from the peppers then cut them into tear drop shaped flames.
Attach them to the base of the cauldron using the remaining cream cheese.
Spoon guacamole into a pastry bag.
Cut off the tip and pipe guacamole into the top of the cauldron.
Allow a bit to drip over the rim.
Serve with your favorite crackers.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

CAULDRON CHEESE BALL

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Red and yellow pepper strips make the perfect "fire" for this easily constructed cauldron. Be sure to take a picture before the whole thing gets gobbled up!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
1 slice process American cheese
3/4 cup crushed blue tortilla chips
Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, carrot sticks, pretzel rods and additional tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning and 2/3 cup onions. Shape into a cauldron; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, cut face shapes out of American cheese as desired; press onto cauldron. Press crushed chips onto cauldron to coat. Place remaining onions on top., Garnish with pepper strips, carrot sticks and pretzels. Serve with additional tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESE BALL I

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This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Provided by Ellen Rainey

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
4 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE BALL

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Cauliflower is the sneaky, healthy ingredient in this recipe. Sautéed with shallot and blended with cheese, your guests will never know that this classic cheeseball has been lightened. Is there anything cauliflower CAN'T become?

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
1 1/2 cups frozen cauliflower rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Toasted sliced almonds, for coating
Crudités and crackers, for serving

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallow and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Transfer the cauliflower rice mixture to a bowl along with the cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan and Worcestershire sauce. Beat with a mixer until smooth, then cover and chill until firm.
Roll the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll in toasted almonds, pressing gently to coat. Serve with crudites and crackers.