Spooky Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer for Your Halloween Party

Delight your guests with this Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer, a fun and creamy treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Ball

8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Dried onion flakes can be used
1 pinch Black Pepper

For Decoration

1 cup Black Olives For facial features; chopped chives can be used as a substitute

Serving Suggestions

2 cups Crackers Assorted varieties
2 cups Fresh Vegetables Carrot sticks, cucumber slices, etc.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
hand mixer
Plastic Wrap
Serving Platter

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly for another 1-2 minutes.
Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Once chilled, remove from fridge and decorate with sliced black olives for facial features.
Serve chilled with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Use freshly shredded cheese for best results. Chill the cheese ball for optimal shape and texture.

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