Ingredients
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2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon bottled hot pepper sauce
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 cups finely shredded yellow Cheddar cheese
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1 stem from a bell pepper
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crackers for serving
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, paprika, and garlic in a food processor. Process until well combined.
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Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese and process until cheese is finely chopped but still very visible.
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Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of the remaining shredded cheese into a 4-inch pile on a large piece of plastic wrap, and top with a rounded scoop of the cheese ball mixture.
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Sprinkle the cheese ball mound with the remaining shredded cheese.
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Pull sides of plastic wrap up and over the cheese ball mixture to wrap tightly and shape into a ball. (If needed, wrap with an additional piece of plastic wrap to ensure the mixture is very tightly wrapped.)
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Wrap 4 wide rubber bands around the cheese ball, evenly spacing them to create the indentations that are found on a pumpkin. (Depending on the size of the rubber bands, you may need to double wrap each one to create indentations that are deep enough.)
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Chill cheese ball in the refrigerator at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the cream cheese to become firm.
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Before serving, remove rubber bands and unwrap cheese ball. Place a bell pepper stem on top of the pumpkin and gently press to adhere. Serve with crackers.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 111 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 111 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 144mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 92mg | 7% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 45mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
