Pumpkin Cheese Ball

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Great for any Fall party/occasion.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• celery leaves
• assorted cracker

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple.
2. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion.
3. Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter.
4. Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem.
5. Serve with crackers.
6. **Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Reviews

[gretchengr]

Made this for a Thanksgiving appetizer. Turned out so great. Interesting combination of ingredients that all went well together. Had great eye appeal too. Will make this again next year. Thanks.

[Aggiezoey]

I served this as a Thanksgiving munchie and my family loved it. Great recipe.