Pumpkin Cheese Ball

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8-ounce) container chive and onion cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 broccoli stalk

Preparation

Step 1

Combine Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped. SHAPE mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.

CUT florets from broccoli stalk, and reserve for another use. Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball.