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Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball

Spook-tacular Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball for Halloween Fun

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Create a spooky and delicious Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball for Halloween festivities, perfect as a centerpiece appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 oz Pepperoni Substitution: Can substitute with salami or other cured meats.
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3 cups Italian Cheese Blend (shredded) Substitution: Use mozzarella or a blend of your choice.
  • 1 package (0.6 oz) Italian Dressing Mix Can use homemade Italian seasoning mix as a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Green Olives (chopped, optional) Substitution: Use black olives or omit altogether if not desired.
For Decorating
  • Olives and Sliced Almonds To create decorative features for the skull, such as eyes and teeth.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Plastic wrap or parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by removing the cream cheese from the refrigerator and allowing it to soften at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
  2. While the cream cheese softens, finely chop the pepperoni and, if using, the green olives using a food processor. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, the Italian dressing mix, and the shredded Italian cheese blend. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Once combined, mold the mixture into a skull shape using your hands. Decorate with sliced olives and almonds to create the eyes and teeth.
  5. If the mixture feels too soft, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled for the best experience, paired with your favorite crackers and veggies. This can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.

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