Cheddar and Garlic Cheese Ball
Cheddar and Garlic Cheese Ball
This pumpkin-shaped cheese spread adds a festive touch to your table.
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30 min
Prep Time
03 hrs 35 min
Total Time
2
cups Ingredients
Spread
2 teaspoons Land O Lakes® Butter
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) bag (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese
14 cup sliced green onions
14 teaspoon salt
Coating
12 cup finely crushed cheese-flavored bite-sized crackers
Garnish
1 medium bell pepper with stem, sliced
Crackers/Dippers
Crackers
Fresh cut-up vegetables
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in skillet until sizzling; add garlic and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes or until garlic just starts to brown. Immediately remove from heat.
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STEP 2
Combine garlic mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in bowl.
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STEP 3
Place crushed crackers into large shallow bowl or pie pan. Roll cheese ball into crackers; press evenly to coat. Place onto serving plate.
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STEP 4
Create stem for top of pumpkin from bell pepper slices.
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STEP 5
Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Just before serving; score vertical lines on pumpkin with knife. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Tip #1
Cut remaining pepper into strips to serve with cheese spread.
80 Calories
7 Fat (g)
20 Cholesterol (mg)
120 Sodium (mg)
2 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
3 Protein (g)
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