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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe

Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe for Spooky Fun

This Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe transforms a cheesy snack into a festive centerpiece for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese use full-fat for optimal flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese feel free to experiment with other cheeses
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can add a robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder finely chopped fresh onion is a great alternative
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper adjust to taste
Decoration
  • to taste Black Olives for creating facial features

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and a generous pinch of black pepper.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a round ball and smooth out the surface.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. After chilling, decorate with black olives to create Skellington's facial features.
  6. Serve with crackers and fresh veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mg

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer flavor and avoid lumps for a perfect cheese ball.

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