Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz.) carton spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 celery rib or broccoli stalk
- Sliced apples and assorted crackers
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, beat soft cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. With a knife, add vertical lines to a ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers. Yields 10 to 15 servings. Katie Ann Miller, Clark, Mo.