Scary Skull Cheese Ball
This creamy bacon, cheddar and ranch cheese ball will be a slightly scary appetizer for any Halloween party. Perfect served with WHEAT THINS.
Prep time20 min
Total time2hr 20min
ServingsMakes 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 16 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded reduced fat white cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
- 3 Tbsp. real bacon bits
- 2 Tbsp. ranch dressing mix
- 1 pimiento-stuffed green olive, cut crosswise in half
- 8 sliced almonds
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Beat Neufchatel cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing mix in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
- Shape into ball, then flatten into 5-inch disc. Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Shape cheese mixture to resemble a skeleton skull as shown in photo. Gently press olives into cheese mixture for the eyes, then press almonds into cheese mixture for the teeth.
- Serve with WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- Serving Suggestion
Serve with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the WHEAT THINS. - Note
This fun appetizer can be refrigerated up to 2 days before adding the olives and almonds just before serving. - Substitute
Substitute Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese for the cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 12g | |
| Saturated fat 4g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | |
| Sodium 470mg | |
| Carbohydrate 23g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 5g | |
| Added sugars 5g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 10 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |