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Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball

Spook Up Your Party with Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball

A fun and unique Pepperoni Skull Cheese Ball that's the perfect spooky appetizer for Halloween.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Diced; substitute with diced salami for a different flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Italian Cheese Blend A mix of mozzarella and provolone can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 packet Italian Dressing Mix A homemade blend of Italian herbs can be used if preferred.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Green Olives (optional) Can be substituted with black olives.
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Used for creating teeth on the skull decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • food processor
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese by allowing it to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  2. Chop the pepperoni and green olives into small pieces using a food processor.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped pepperoni, olives, Italian dressing mix, and Italian cheese blend. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Shape the cheese mixture into a skull shape using plastic wrap.
  5. Decorate the skull with sliced almonds for teeth and halved olives for eyes.
  6. Chill the cheese ball for 30 to 60 minutes if too soft to hold its shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled with crackers or veggies for a delightful appetizer.

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