Description
A fun and festive cheese ball shaped like a skeleton, perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a skeleton shape on a serving platter.
- If desired, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts for added texture.
- Use additional olives or other ingredients to create facial features and decorations.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the decorations to fit your Halloween theme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, cheese ball, appetizer, party food, spooky