Pumpkin Nacho Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game this holiday season with the irresistible Pumpkin Nacho Cheese Ball—a fun, festive twist on classic cheese ball recipes. Packed with creamy layers of cream cheese and sharp cheddar, this crowd-pleasing treat is flavored with zesty taco seasoning, a hint of green onion, and an optional kick of jalapeño for those who like it spicy. The pumpkin-inspired design, complete with a crunchy coating of crushed nacho cheese chips and a bell pepper stem garnish, makes it a conversational centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for fall parties, Halloween celebrations, or Thanksgiving appetizers. Serve with crackers, veggies, or extra chips for a colorful and delicious start that guests will rave about for days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 2 cups Nacho cheese-flavored chips, crushed
- 1 Bell pepper stem (for decoration)
- 1 sheet Plastic wrap
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, green onions, and jalapeño (if using). Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Place the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a round ball. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
Once the cheese ball is firm, remove it from the refrigerator. Shape it further into a pumpkin-like form by gently pressing grooves around the ball using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Spread the crushed nacho cheese-flavored chips on a flat surface. Roll the cheese ball in the crushed chips until it is fully coated. Gently press the chips into the ball to ensure they stick.
Insert a bell pepper stem into the top center of the ball to complete the pumpkin look.
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and serve with crackers, vegetables, or additional nacho chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 284.2 g | 364% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.6 g | 738% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 7384 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 100.5 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2223 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1361 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
