Description
A whimsical cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin, coated in crushed Doritos, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- Assorted veggies for garnish (carrot sticks, bell pepper slices)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything and allowing the cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh herbs in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball using your hands, ensuring it’s compact.
- Coat the cheese ball in the crushed Doritos, pressing gently so they adhere well.
- Chill the ball wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika before serving with veggies or chips for dipping.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Feel free to mix in cheese-flavored chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese ball, pumpkin shaped cheese ball, Doritos appetizer, party food