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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe

A fun and festive cheese ball shaped like a skeleton, perfect for Halloween parties or spooky gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy
  • 2 cups cream cheese (softened) use fresh
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder adds flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Decorations
  • black olives black olives for decoration for eyes, nose, mouth
Additional notes
  • choosing the best ingredients makes a huge difference! i make sure to use fresh cream cheese and cheddar. the garlic and onion powders add delicious flavor

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
  4. Wrap with plastic and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Use olives to make eyes, nose, and mouth.
  6. Place on a platter to serve.

Notes

Chilling the cheese ball helps it firm up and makes decorating easier.