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Skellington Cheese Ball

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A fun and festive cheese ball appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining creamy cheese with a playful decoration of black olives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Use high-quality fresh cream cheese for best flavor.
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese Freshly shredded gives better texture.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances the overall taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
  • black olives For decoration to create Skellington's facial features.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until well blended.
  2. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball, making sure it’s compact.
  4. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  5. After chilling, remove and use the black olives to create the eyes, nose, and mouth of Skellington!
  6. Serve on a platter and enjoy your creation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 120mgSugar: 1g

Notes

To ensure everything sticks together nicely, blend the ingredients well before chilling. Letting it chill not only firms the cheese ball but also makes decorating easier. Best enjoyed with colorful crackers or veggie sticks.
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