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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe

Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe: Spook Up Your Party

Enjoy this Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe at your Halloween gathering, combining rich flavors in a spooky design.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese fresh shredded for optimal taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder substitute with fresh minced garlic for bolder flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust according to preference
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground for enhanced flavor
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Black Olives or sliced almonds for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Stir in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and mix for another 1-2 minutes until incorporated.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, about 6 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Unwrap the cheese ball and decorate it using black olives to create a face.
  5. Serve with an assortment of crackers and veggies around the cheese ball.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mg

Notes

This cheese ball is perfect for making ahead of time and can be varied with spicy or sweet twists.

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