15+ Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe Try These Culinary Delights!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Assorted crackers, vegetables, or chips for serving

Optional Additions

• 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
• 1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, black olives, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and basil.
2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into a ball and place it on a plate or serving dish.
4. Optional: Roll the cheese ball in additional shredded cheese or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
5. Cover the cheese ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
6. When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
7. Serve with assorted crackers, vegetables, or chips and enjoy!

Tips

• For a spooky twist, use black olives to create a spider web design on top of the cheese ball.
• Make this cheese ball ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.
• If you don't have time to chill the cheese ball, you can serve it immediately, but it will be a bit softer and more difficult to shape.