Are you seeking an exquisite and delectable dish to tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression on your guests? Look no further! Pumpkin cheeseball is an exceptional culinary creation that harmoniously blends the rich, creamy texture of cheese with the festive flavors of pumpkin. This versatile dish can serve as a festive holiday appetizer or a delightful addition to a game-day spread. Let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect pumpkin cheeseball.
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PUMPKIN-SHAPED CHEESE BALL
Everyone will get a kick out of this creamy, savory spread. The zippy cheddar ball can be made a day ahead. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL
No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. -Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Wrap cheeseball in 4 pieces of string or 4 rubber bands, creating indentions to resemble a pumpkin. Chill for one hour. Add green pepper stem for pumpkin stem. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL
Steps:
- With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball; chill at least 2 hours. To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips and press a bell pepper stem into the top.
PUMPKIN CHEESEBALL
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend the cheese crackers to very fine crumbs.
- In a large bowl, mix the Cheddar, cream cheese and macaroni and cheese powder until fully combined. Roll into a ball and coat with the cheese crackers crumbs. Wrap fully in plastic wrap and form into a pumpkin shape. Using a wooden spoon or skewers, make the ridges of a pumpkin.
- Unwrap the cheeseball pumpkin. Place the pepper stem and parsley sprig on the top and sit on top of a plate of green tortilla chips.
MINI CHEESEBALL PUMPKINS WITH CARAMELIZED GARLIC
These look great on any Thanksgiving or Halloween table! Very fancy looking, but so easy to make. (Prep time includes chill time.)
Provided by jowolf2
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic just starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Transfer garlic mixture to a bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic salt. Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
- Shape chilled cheese mixture into golf-ball-sized balls. Roll each ball in crushed crackers and slightly flatten the bottom. Press 1/2 a pretzel stick into the top. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
- Spread parsley out on a serving plate and place mini cheeseball pumpkins on top, leaving enough room in between for parsley to show through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HALLOWEEN CHEESE BALL
Wonderful addition to any gathering, particularly to celebrate Halloween. Serve with crackers or plain tortilla chips.
Provided by cluelesspanda
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, Cheddar, and chili powder until well mixed. Form into a ball and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, roll in corn chip crumbs and top with bell pepper stem to look like a pumpkin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 283.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree has a more intense flavor than canned puree, and it will give your cheeseball a more vibrant color.
- Drain the pumpkin puree well. If the pumpkin puree is too wet, it will make your cheeseball runny.
- Use high-quality cream cheese. The cream cheese is the base of your cheeseball, so it's important to use a good quality brand.
- Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before using it. This will make it easier to mix and will help to prevent lumps.
- Don't overmix the cheeseball. Overmixing will make the cheeseball tough.
- Chill the cheeseball for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the cheeseball easier to shape.
- Serve the cheeseball with crackers, vegetables, or bread.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin cheeseball is a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a pumpkin cheeseball that is sure to impress your guests.
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