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Skellington Cheese Ball

A spooky and delicious cheese ball appetizer that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings or any fun get-together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 2 cups cream cheese (softened) Use fresh cream cheese for best flavor.
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese Fresh cheddar elevates the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Decoration
  • to taste black olives Used for making the face features.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
  4. Wrap with plastic and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Use olives to make eyes, nose, and mouth.
  6. Place on a platter to serve.

Notes

Blend the cheeses well to avoid crumbliness. Chilling helps the cheese ball firm up, making decorating easier. Get creative with decoration using various veggies if you prefer not to use olives.