Name: Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature -; 4 oz. fresh goat cheese, softened to room temperature -; 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar (about 8 oz.) -; 2 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, 1 (6") dark green piece reserved -; 1 medium jalapeño, cored, seeded, and finely chopped -; 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives -; 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 bell pepper -; 2/3 c. Cheddar Goldfish, finely crushed -; Crackers and sliced raw vegetables, for serving -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Pumpkin Cheese Ball

1. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature -

2. 4 oz. fresh goat cheese, softened to room temperature -

3. 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar (about 8 oz.) -

4. 2 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, 1 (6") dark green piece reserved -

5. 1 medium jalapeño, cored, seeded, and finely chopped -

6. 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives -

7. 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce -

8. Kosher salt -

9. Freshly ground black pepper -

10. 1 bell pepper -

11. 2/3 c. Cheddar Goldfish, finely crushed -

12. Crackers and sliced raw vegetables, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Pumpkin Cheese Ball

1. Stage

In a large bowl, stir cream cheese and goat cheese. Add cheddar, white and light green scallion parts, jalapeño, chives, and Worcestershire sauce and stir until incorporated; season with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

Transfer cheese mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap (you may need 2 pieces), cover, and form into a large ball. Using 4 rubber bands, create ridges by wrapping them around ball, dividing into 8 sections. (You may need to wrap them multiple times if they’re too large to make an indent.) Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, cut reserved dark scallion part into long, thin strips and place in a bowl of ice water in refrigerator. (This will cause them to curl.) When ready to use, pat dry with a paper towel.

4. Stage

To create the pumpkin “stem,” carefully remove bell pepper stem. Slice remaining pepper for serving.

5. Stage

Remove rubber bands and plastic wrap from cheese ball and coat in Goldfish crumbs. Transfer to a platter and press pepper stem into the top. Remove stem and place ends of curled scallions in indentation, then return stem to secure scallions in place.

6. Stage

Let cheese ball soften to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables alongside.