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Skellington Cheese Ball

Spookily Delicious Skellington Cheese Ball for Halloween Fun

The Skellington Cheese Ball is a whimsical Halloween appetizer that captivates with its skull shape and delivers creamy, savory goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softer at room temperature
  • 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese can swap for pepper jack
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or substitute with fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper or use white pepper for milder taste
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Black Olives for creating the Skellington face

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 1-2 hours until creamy.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese, shredded white cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Shape the mixture into a skull or oval form using plastic wrap and chill for 4-12 hours.
  4. Unwrap the cheese ball and place on a platter.
  5. Decorate with black olives for eyes and nose, serving with crackers and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is well-softened for a smooth mixture. Chill for the full 12 hours for best texture.

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