This content was originally published in November 2017 and has been edited with updated information.
Perfect for celebrating spooky season or as a festive appetizer all autumn long, owner and head chef of Pans & Skillets Catering, Haddy Younes is sharing his special recipe for the pumpkin-shaped cheeseball.
What You’ll Need:
16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ cups cheddar, shredded
10 bacon strips, cooked and cut into small pieces
3 Tbsp. onion, minced
1/4 cup of goat cheese
2 Tbsp. salsa
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. jalapeno, minced
Crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips
Bell pepper stem
Directions:
With a mixer, blend cream cheese with shredded cheddar, adding bacon pieces, onion, goat cheese, salsa, ground cumin and jalapeno.
Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and wrap it to form a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball. Chill for at least 2 hours.
To serve, unwrap the ball and roll it in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips. To finish, press a bell pepper stem into the top.
