Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making this cheese ball not only delicious but also nutritious!

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dried thyme
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans, chopped
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, thyme, and salt.
2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans and pumpkin seeds.
6. Serve with crackers or sliced vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.