Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Cheese Ball might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 244 calories, 10g of protein, and 18g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have apple wedges, paprika, ground pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Combine Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.
Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.
Cut florets from broccoli stalk, and reserve for another use.
Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball.
Serve cheese ball with apple wedges.
Note: To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.