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Frightfully Cute Cheese Ball - Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball

Make a cute cheese ball that is shaped like a pumpkin! It's almost too cute to eat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese ball, Halloween Snack Food

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Packet Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 Cup Bacon Bits
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese Softened
  • 1 Pepper (pick one with a cute stem!)
  • 6-8 Rubberbands
  • Plastic Wrap

Instructions

  • Mix together the cream cheese, Ranch Dressing packet, bacon bits and dash of pepper until combined.
  • Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into a ball.
  • Roll all sides of the ball into cheddar cheese. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Place the rubberbands all around the cheese ball 6-8 times. Think about the pumpkin shape - the rubberbands will create the ridges of the pumpkin.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours.
  • Right before serving, remove the rubberbands and unwrap the cheese ball to reveal your "pumpkin". Cut the stem off of a pepper. Place the stem on top of the cheese ball.
  • Serve with pepper strips, veggies, or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.