Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

A festive cheese dip you can make for Halloween or any fall party.

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: Halloween
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• Celery leaves
• Crackers and/or raw vegetables

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in Cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter. Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem.
2. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.
3. Yields 3 cups.