Description
A fun and spooky Skellington cheese ball appetizer that is creamy, flavorful, and festive for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Black olives for decoration
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Shred the white cheddar if using a block cheese.
- Mix the cream cheese and white cheddar in a large bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, and stir until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap.
- Chill the ball in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and decorate the face with cut olives for eyes, a nose, and a stitched smile.
- Serve on a platter with dippers such as crackers and veggies.
Notes
Chill the cheese ball to improve its shape and maintain clean lines for the decoration. It can be made a day in advance and dressed right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese ball, Halloween appetizer, party food, festive snacks, vegetarian appetizers