Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
A festive and delightful appetizer featuring creamy cheese and a crunchy Dorito coating, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Doritos Nacho Cheese, crumbled
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (save the stem for decoration)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base by beating the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and garlic powder, and beat until well combined.
- Incorporate the diced shallot, yellow bell pepper, and jalapeño into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap to form a round shape.
- Create indentations with rubber bands to resemble a pumpkin.
- Chill the cheese ball in the refrigerator for about 3 hours to set.
- Coat the chilled cheese ball with crushed Doritos for a crunchy exterior.
- Add the saved yellow bell pepper stem on top for decoration.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Reserve some vegetables for a chunkier texture if desired.