PUMPKIN SEED CHEESE BALL

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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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup roasted fresh pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

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.

Chaminda Nishantha
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I love that this recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Rex Mosh
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This is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Miyha Casey
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin seeds, but I really enjoyed this cheese ball. It's creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch.


TNM HXVOC
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This cheese ball is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Friendly Name
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I love the unique flavor of this cheese ball. It's a great way to change up your usual cheese ball recipe.


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This cheese ball is the perfect addition to any cheese plate. It's creamy, flavorful, and sure to be a favorite.


Kennybest Movies
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use pumpkin seeds. This recipe is a great way to do just that.


Rubin Leavell
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Beauty touch
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I've made this cheese ball several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds.


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This cheese ball is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Antonio Mercado
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Emmanuel Clement
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This is the perfect appetizer for a fall party. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


inayat Bj
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pumpkin seeds, but I'm so glad I did! The cheese ball is creamy and flavorful, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch.


Sonu Mehar
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This pumpkin seed cheese ball was a hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and everyone loved the unique flavor.