WHITE PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

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Serve veggies and crackers with this creamy pumpkin shaped cheese ball - appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese (20 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 logs (4 oz each) goat cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 thick pretzel rod
1 basil leaf, if desired
1 thyme sprig, if desired
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat cheeses and pepper with electric mixer on low speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Shape mixture into large ball to look like pumpkin. Smooth surface with metal spatula or table knife. If desired, make vertical grooves in cheese ball with fingertips.
  • Break 1/2-inch piece off pretzel and press into top of cheese ball for pumpkin stem; discard remaining pretzel piece. Place basil leaf and thyme sprig beside pretzel. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

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