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skellington cheese ball appetizer

Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer: 7 Spooky Delights Await

A fun and festive skellington cheese ball appetizer perfect for Halloween parties.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives (for decoration)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for decoration)
  • Crackers or veggies for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and place on a serving platter.
  6. Decorate with black olives for eyes and sliced almonds for teeth to create a skellington face.
  7. Serve with crackers or veggies.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the mixture.
  • You can prepare the cheese ball a day in advance.
  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing and chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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