Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

By: Linnea Rein 
"No one will guess this make-ahead spread has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. The recipe comes from Topeka, Kansas field editor Linnea Rein."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • Celery leaves
  • Crackers or raw vegetables

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter. Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 139 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by wtxmom   view full review
My daughter made this for a 4H food and nutrition competition. She shaped it into a pumpkin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by WAVINAKMA   view full review
I brought this to a women's event at church and it was quite popular. It really looks darling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by vokalkord   view full review
I'm rating the cheese ball I made. I really modified it. I omitted the pineapple and used real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by LaylasMom   view full review
I added more onion and more pumpkin than the recipe called for. I doubled them. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by FIREDRILL96   view full review
I used walnuts instead of the beef... I just can't imagine beef in a cheese ball...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by Marilyn   view full review
I made this for a Halloween party and everyone loved it. I didn't put the pineapple in and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by jul-t   view full review
I made this cheese ball before and lost the recipe. It always gets great reviews. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Mrs. Adam Liles   view full review
I made it as is. So Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by Rose   view full review
Great recipe. I used a vegetable cream cheese and left out the beef and onions. Was a big hit!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by UGAXena   view full review
I made this for a family BBQ and it seemed to go over pretty well despite the odd combination...

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