Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Make this fun Pumpkin Cheese Ball for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any Fall festivities. A creamy cheese ball coated in crushed crunchy cheese puffs then topped with a bell pepper stem to look like a pumpkin.
This post may contain affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for more info. Follow WonkyWonderful on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the new recipes!
Table of Contents
Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
Because this cheese ball is in the shape of a pumpkin it is perfect for Fall. This fun appetizer will be the star of your Thanksgiving feasts or Halloween parties.
It is really easy to make and anyone that loves cheese is going to love this cheese ball. It has creamy cheese, shredded cheese and crushed cheese Cheetos!
CAN THIS CHEESE BALL BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, absolutely. In fact it will taste better if made the night before. I suggest coating the cheese ball in crushed Cheetos just before serving to prevent them from absorbing moisture. But, the actually cheese ball filling can be prepared ahead.
MORE CHEESEBALL RECIPES:
JALAPENO POPPER CHEESE BALL – DILL PICKLE CHEESE BALL – CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE CHEESE BALL
Save this Recipe!
Enter your email & I’ll send it straight to your inbox.
PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL
Ingredients
- 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese room temperature
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups crushed Crunchy Cheetos
- 1 bell pepper stem
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, Velveeta, shredded cheese, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until completely blended.
- Using plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap. Then, use the stem of a paintbrush or pencil to create the vertical lines of a pumpkin. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in crushed Cheetos, coating the entire cheese bal. If needed, remove the excess crumbs from the pumpkin lines or press deeper lines into the cheese ball.
- Transfer to a serving plate and press the bell pepper stem into the top of the cheese ball.
Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.
Nutrition
Welcome!
Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
