Skellington Halloween Cheese Ball (Print Version)
Creamy cheddar cheese ball in Jack Skellington shape, coated in olives. A festive Halloween party centerpiece.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheese Ball Base
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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8 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, finely shredded
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 tsp white pepper
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1/4 tsp smoked paprika
→ Decoration & Serving
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1 cup black olives, pitted and finely chopped
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6-8 pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces for stitched mouth
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2 whole cloves for eyes
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assorted crackers and vegetables for serving
# Steps:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and mayonnaise until smooth (3–4 minutes). Mix in chives, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, white pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to shape.
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Shape chilled mixture into an oval ball resembling Jack Skellington’s head. Place on a serving platter.
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Roll cheese ball in finely chopped black olives, pressing gently so they stick evenly. Create the stitched mouth by inserting broken pretzel sticks in a zigzag pattern across the lower half. Press two whole cloves into the upper portion for eyes.
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Refrigerate another 30 minutes to set decorations and meld flavors. Remove from fridge 15 minutes before serving for easier spreading. Serve surrounded with crackers, baguette slices, and fresh vegetables.