Description
A festive and playful cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, coated with crunchy Doritos and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Chives or Parsley)
- 1 bag Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
- Pimentos or Bell Peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and ensure the cream cheese is softened.
- Mix the Cheese: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh herbs. Mix well until creamy.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap, form it into a pumpkin shape, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Coating: Place crushed Doritos in a shallow bowl and roll the cheese ball in it once chilled, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Create the Stem: Use a pretzel stick or a piece of green bell pepper as the stem, and place it on a platter.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pair with crackers or fresh vegetables and let everyone enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. You can also use vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, festive, pumpkin, Doritos, party dip