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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

SUBMITTED BY: Linnea Rein  PHOTO BY: L. Davis 

"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."
Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by wtxmom 
My daughter made this for a 4H food and nutrition competition. She shaped it into a pumpkin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by WAVINAKMA 
I brought this to a women's event at church and it was quite popular. It really looks darling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by jul-t 
I made this cheese ball before and lost the recipe. It always gets great reviews. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by vokalkord 
I'm rating the cheese ball I made. I really modified it. I omitted the pineapple and used real... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by LaylasMom 
I added more onion and more pumpkin than the recipe called for. I doubled them. I also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by UGAXena 
I made this for a family BBQ and it seemed to go over pretty well despite the odd combination... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Mrs. Adam Liles 
I made it as is. So Yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by Rose 
Great recipe. I used a vegetable cream cheese and left out the beef and onions. Was a big hit!! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139

  • Total Fat: 9.8g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 5.1g

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