Description

This Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer is a spooky and fun party treat, perfect for Halloween gatherings. Creamy cream cheese and sharp white cheddar are blended with garlic and onion powders, shaped into a ball, chilled to firm up, then decorated with black olives to create an eerie Skellington face. It’s easy to prepare, visually impressive, and a deliciously cheesy addition to your appetizer table.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Ball Mixture

2 cups cream cheese (softened)
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Decoration

Black olives (for eyes, nose, and mouth)

Instructions

Mix cheeses: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded white cheddar cheese thoroughly until well blended.
Add seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
Shape cheese ball: Using your hands or a spatula, form the cheese mixture into a compact, smooth ball shape.
Chill: Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up for easier decorating.
Decorate: Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and use black olives to create eyes, a nose, and a mouth, mimicking Skellington’s iconic facial features.
Serve: Place the decorated cheese ball on a serving platter and present it as a festive appetizer for your guests.
Blend for better texture: Ensuring the cheeses are well blended helps the mixture to stick together and form a smooth ball.
Firm up through chilling: Chilling is essential to make the cheese ball firm enough so decorations hold in place and the ball holds its shape.
Have fun decorating: Using olives to craft Skellington’s face is a creative and enjoyable step that adds charm to the appetizer.

Notes

Use fresh, softened cream cheese for the best smooth texture.
Chill the cheese ball well to ensure it firms up and is easy to slice or spread.
Customize decorations with other edible items if desired for variation.
Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or bread for dipping.
Make the cheese ball a day ahead to let flavors meld perfectly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Skellington cheese ball, Halloween appetizer, cheese ball recipe, party appetizer, cream cheese appetizer, spooky snacks