Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Ball
This is a popular recipe found on the internet, but I like it because it’s very easy and very tasty! It’s a little bit sweet and a little bit salty…just like me! I’m all about making something the easy way that looks like you fussed. You can also have fun with variations and unleash your creativity.
Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 (8-oz.) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup solid pack pumpkin
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Decorations:
2 triangles of crusty dark bread for eyes
1 triangle of red bell pepper for nose
2 ear shapes of red bell pepper for ears
sliced black olives, halved for mouth
pretzel rod or other stem-shaped food for stem
parsley sprigs for garnish
assorted crackers
Directions:
Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves, and spices in medium bowl. Or combine in food processor until smooth. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cheese is firm enough to shape. (Can be made a day in advance to this point.)
Shape mixture into round pumpkin; place on serving plate. Using knife, score vertical lines down pumpkin from center, widening to 1 1/2 to 2 inches at the bottom of cheese ball. Decorate with materials as suggested. Place stem in top. Tuck parsley around bottom of ball. Cover loosely; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with crackers.
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