Description
A festive and creamy pumpkin-shaped cheese ball inspired by everything bagel flavors, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Finely chop your green onions and red bell pepper, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, red bell pepper, garlic powder, and half of the everything bagel seasoning. Use a spatula to blend the ingredients until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into a round shape, creating indentations for a pumpkin look. Place on a serving plate and sprinkle with the remaining everything bagel seasoning. For added appeal, decorate with fresh herbs or thin cucumber slices as leaves.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. This recipe can be made a day in advance, just reserve the seasoning for the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg