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Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe

A fun and spooky cheese ball perfect for Halloween parties, decorated with olives to create Skellington’s face features.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy
  • 2 cups cream cheese (softened) Use fresh cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese Use fresh cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adds spice
  • black olives for decoration Create Skellington’s face features
  • choosing the best ingredients makes a huge difference!
  • i make sure to use fresh cream cheese and cheddar. the garlic and onion powders add delicious flavor
  • black olives are perfect for creating skellington’s face features.

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball and chill for 1 hour.
  4. Use olives to make eyes, nose, and mouth.
  5. Place on a platter to serve.

Notes

Chilling helps the cheese ball firm up for easier decoration.