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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer

Spooky Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer for Halloween Fun

Delight your Halloween guests with this Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer, a no-bake, creamy treat that's both tasty and fun!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese can be swapped with milder cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder fresh onions can be used, may alter texture
  • 1 pinch black pepper adjust to taste
For Decoration
  • 4 pieces black olives for creating facial features

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded white cheddar cheese. Use a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and well blended.
  2. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Fold in the seasonings thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball and place it onto plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly, ensuring it maintains its shape.
  4. Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a serving platter. Use black olives to create facial features.
  6. Serve the Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer chilled with assorted crackers, sliced veggies, and dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least an hour for the best shape and ease of decoration. Variations with pimento or capers can create a spooky effect too.

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