Embark on a culinary adventure with this guide to crafting the perfect pumpkin seed cheese ball. This delightful appetizer combines the earthy, nutty flavor of pumpkin seeds with the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese, creating a delectable treat that will elevate any gathering. Let your creativity soar as you explore various flavor combinations and coatings, transforming this simple recipe into a showstopping centerpiece that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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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 SEED CHEESE BALL
Save some of your home-roasted pumpkin seeds to coat this creamy onion spread from our home economists.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball (1-3/4 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Meanwhile, on a plate, combine pumpkin seeds and sunflower kernels; set aside. , Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball; gently roll in pumpkin seed mixture (lightly press seeds into cream cheese mixture if necessary). Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g 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 CHEESE BALL
This adorable cheese ball gets its pumpkin-orange coloring from ground-up cheese puffs and the stem is cleverly stolen from a bell pepper.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the cheese puffs in a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, chives, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and mix to combine. Mold the mixture into a ball, pressing the top of the ball with your hand to flatten it. With the tip of a butter knife, carve lines down the sides to resemble a pumpkin.
- Roll the cheese ball in the ground cheese puffs. Remove the entire bell pepper stem with a paring knife and put it on top of the cheeseball as the pumpkin stem. Seed and slice the bell pepper. Serve the cheeseball on a plate with crackers and slices of bell pepper.
PUMPKIN NACHO CHEESE BALL
Make and share this Pumpkin Nacho Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cupcakeRAE
Categories High In...
Time 15m
Yield 1 ball, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno.
- Scoop the mix into plastic wrap and form into a ball. Chill approximately 1 hour.
- Once chilled unwrap and roll into crushed nacho tortilla chips, then press a bell pepper stem into top of ball.
- Serve with pepper slices and tortilla chips.
- Prep time does not include chilling time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.5
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
PUMPKIN SHAPED CHEESE BALL
A tasty pumpkin cheese ball that looks great as centerpiece for Thanksgiving on your appetizer table.
Provided by Pumpkie
Categories Spreads
Time 2h15m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate 2- 3 hours or until cheese if firm.
- Shape mixture into round pumpkin, place on serving plate.
- Using knife score vertical lines down pumpkin.
- Place pretzel rod in top for stem.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with crackers placed around pumpkin.
Tips for Making the Perfect Pumpkin Seed Cheese Ball
- To ensure the cheese ball holds its shape well, use a combination of cream cheese and hard cheese, such as cheddar or Parmesan. - For a smoother texture, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing. - To easily coat the cheese ball in pumpkin seeds, place the seeds in a shallow dish and roll the cheese ball around until evenly coated. - For a more flavorful cheese ball, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper. - For a festive presentation, garnish the cheese ball with additional pumpkin seeds, chopped herbs, or a drizzle of honey.Conclusion
The pumpkin seed cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and festive appearance, it is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this pumpkin seed cheese ball a try. You won't be disappointed!
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