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Witch Hat Halloween Cheese Ball

Witch Hat Halloween Cheese Ball - this bewitching cheese ball is so easy to make and always a hit at parties! 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Creative Halloween Appetizer, Halloween Appetizer, Halloween Cheese Ball, Witch Hat Cheese Ball
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 298kcal
Author Melissa

Equipment

  • Plastic Wrap
  • Disposable Gloves optional

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese 2 blocks at room temperature
  • 3 cups Sharp White Cheddar Cheese shredded, room temperature
  • 1 oz Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup Poppy Seeds

Instructions

  • Let cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar come to room temperature. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, white cheddar cheese and ranch dressing mix.
  • Divide cream cheese mixture into 1/3 and 2/3 portions. Transfer 1/3 of cheese mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a flat wide disc to make hat brim. If the mixture is very soft, place brim portion in freezer for 30 minutes to firm.
  • Add remaining cream cheese mixture in cone shape on top of brim. Shape into hat form. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Once cheese ball is set, sprinkle and press poppy seeds to cover. Serve with crackers. pretzels, bread, and vegetables. Can be made several days ahead and stored covered.

Notes

The poppy seeds are an estimated amount. You need to start with a generous amount when coating the cheese ball. 

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 1mg