Pumpkin Nacho Cheese Ball Recipes

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball; chill at least 2 hours. To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips and press a bell pepper stem into the top.

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Wrap cheeseball in 4 pieces of string or 4 rubber bands, creating indentions to resemble a pumpkin. Chill for one hour. Add green pepper stem for pumpkin stem. Serve with crackers.

HALLOWEEN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, Cheddar, and chili powder until well mixed. Form into a ball and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, roll in corn chip crumbs and top with bell pepper stem to look like a pumpkin.

PUMPKIN NACHO CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno.
• Scoop the mix into plastic wrap and form into a ball. Chill approximately 1 hour.
• Once chilled unwrap and roll into crushed nacho tortilla chips, then press a bell pepper stem into top of ball.
• Serve with pepper slices and tortilla chips.
• Prep time does not include chilling time.

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat Cheddar and cream cheeses in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin, pineapple preserves, allspice, and nutmeg and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• When the cheese mixture is firm, shape it into a ball. To make it look like a pumpkin, score the sides with vertical lines using a butter knife. Add the pretzel rod for a stem and transfer to a serving platter.

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple.
• Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion.
• Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter.
• Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem.
• Serve with crackers.
• **Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

ROASTED PUMPKIN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place pumpkin in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Reduce oven setting to 350°. On a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, layer half each of the chips, beans, pumpkin, salsa and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Add toppings of your choice; serve immediately.