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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer

Delightful Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer for Halloween Fun

This Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer is a delicious and creative addition to your Halloween gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese substitute with favorite cheese if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For Decoration
  • as needed Black Olives for facial features

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded white cheddar cheese. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Blend in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Shape the mixture into a 6-inch ball using clean hands.
  4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
  5. Unwrap the cheese ball and use sliced black olives to create facial features.
  6. Transfer to a decorative platter and serve with crackers and fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Chill adequately for easier decorating. Optionally use other elements for decoration.

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