16+ Best Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe Prepare To Be Amazed!

Ingredients

For the cheese ball:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

For the decoration:

• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 4-5 pretzel sticks
• 4-5 candy eyes

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
2. Add in the crumbled bacon and chopped pecans, and mix until evenly distributed.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball and place it on a serving plate.
4. Using a small knife, gently score the cheese ball to create a jack-o'-lantern face. Place the black olive slices in the scored areas to create the eyes, nose, and mouth of the jack-o'-lantern.
5. Press the chopped pecans around the base of the cheese ball to create a dirt effect.
6. Insert the pretzel sticks into the top of the cheese ball to create the stem of the pumpkin.
7. Finally, add the candy eyes on top of the pretzel sticks for a fun and creepy touch.
8. Chill the cheese ball for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Serve with crackers, pretzels, or veggies for dipping.