Description
This Homemade Doritos Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball is creamy, zesty, and perfect for fall parties. Shaped like a pumpkin and coated in crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, it’s as festive as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 bell pepper stem (cleaned and dried)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, green onions, jalapeño (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a round ball. For a pumpkin look, tie kitchen string around it lightly to create ridges or shape with your hands. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Crush the Doritos in a food processor or plastic bag until finely ground.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in crushed Doritos, pressing gently so the crumbs stick well.
- Place the bell pepper stem on top to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or veggies, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Doritos Pumpkin Shaped Cheese, Cheese Ball, Fall Party Recipe