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Skellington Cheese Ball

Spook Up Your Party with This Skellington Cheese Ball Recipe

This Skellington Cheese Ball is a whimsical appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring a creamy texture and eye-catching design.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature for best consistency.
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese Can substitute with sharp cheddar.
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Can be swapped with finely chopped onions.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Fresh ground pepper recommended.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup black olives Used for Jack Skellington's facial features.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese, using a hand mixer or spoon until smooth.
  2. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper into the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly for another 2 minutes.
  3. Gather the cheese mixture and mold it into a round ball, smoothing the surface as you work for an even shape.
  4. Wrap the shaped cheese ball tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Use sliced black olives to create the eyes, nose, and mouth of Jack Skellington.
  6. Transfer your beautifully decorated Skellington Cheese Ball onto a serving platter and arrange with crackers or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

This cheese ball can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.

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