Luckily, you don't have to have a PhD in Pinterest to make a cute (and creepy) Halloween spread. For example, you can cut sandwiches into ghost shapes, add black and orange sprinkles on cookies, pipe “webs” with melted chocolate onto cupcakes or dress up fruit with candy eyes. Being spooky can really be that simple. And when it comes to appetizers, nothing steals the show quite like a festive jack-o’-lantern cheese ball.
Maegan Brown, the content creator behind The BakerMama, has built a reputation for turning everyday dishes into cute and clever holiday creations, and her Halloween-ready Jack-O’-Lantern Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect example.
To get the scoop on this crafty app, we reached out to Brown to get her top tips and advice for making this snack at home.
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Ingredients You Need to Make a Jack-O’-Lantern Cheese Ball
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Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crushed Cheetos and salt until smooth. Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands. Roll the ball in more crushed Cheetos until fully coated. Flatten the bottom of the ball slightly so it resembles a pumpkin and place it on a serving platter.
Serve your spooky showstopper with colorful veggies, pretzel crisps or chips, and you have a playful pumpkin-shaped appetizer that’s just as fun to look at as it is to eat.
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My Attempt At Making a Jack-O’-Lantern Cheese Ball
I did learn a thing or two when I was making this recipe, which will help me for next time (and might help you, too). My cheese ball cracked as I was putting the olives and stem on it, so next time I'll use a bit more force to mold it into a ball. I had a hard time mixing the cheese, so I used my hands and kneaded it all together like bread dough, then formed it into a ball and rolled it in the Cheetos. I also realized that my olive slices were too big, and they made my jack-o-lantern face look more comical or alien-like than a classic pumpkin face.
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Tips for Making the Best Jack-O’-Lantern Cheese Ball From The BakerMama Herself
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“One of my favorite things about this cheese ball is how easy it is to customize,” she says. “You can swap in sharp cheddar for a bolder flavor, Colby Jack for something kid-friendly, or mix in jalapeños, hot sauce or bacon for extra kick. Even the coating is fair game—Doritos, everything bagel seasoning or fresh herbs all work.”
Her best advice? Do not stress. “Don’t overthink it! It’s much easier than it looks,” Brown adds. “Make the cheese ball a day or two ahead, wrap it up and roll it right before serving. Guests will be impressed, and you’ll love how simple it is.”
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• Maegan Brown, content creator behind The BakerMama and author of three cookbooks: Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads andBrilliant Bites.
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