Need a last minute Halloween appetizer? Look no further-this
Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is so simple to make -made with just 5 ingredients-and will be the star appetizer at your Halloween or Thanksgiving meal!

Makes 15 servings

This Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is a simple lightened up cheese ball recipe molded into a cute little pumpkin. This makes for a perfect fall appetizer for a Halloween party or Thanksgiving appetizer. And while there is no pumpkin flavor in the cheeseball, it still makes for a delicious Fall snack or appetizer.

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What ingredients do I need to make this Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball?

• Reduced fat cream cheese-room temperature
• Laughing cow cheese wedges – any flavor. I love using the Garlic and Herb.
• Velveeta cheese shreds or reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese- shredded and divided.
• Ranch seasoning mix– I like using the Hidden Valley creamy dill ranch dip
• Bell pepper- stem removed

What other ingredients could I add to this Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball?

• Crumbled bacon
• Chopped jalapeño
• Garlic powder 
• Crushed pineapple
• Crushed nuts
• Worcestershire sauce
• Sliced scallions 
• Chopped chives

What do you serve with this Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball?

• Triscuit thins
• Cucumber slices
• Carrots
• Bell Pepper slices
• Pretzel thins
• Tortille chips
• Ritz Crackers
• Pita chips
• Good Thins
• Multi Grain Crackers
• Sweet Potato Crackers- I get these at Costco

How do I make this Easy Lightened Up Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball?

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, laughing cow cheese wedges and ranch seasoning.

Fold in 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese until. Mix until well combined. 

Using a rubber spatula or your hands, shape the mixture into a ball.

Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap continuing shaping the cheese into a round ball.

Wrap twine or 3-4 thick rubber bands around the cheese ball to shape into pumpkin. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.

Remove the twine or rubber bands and plastic wrap.

Gently press the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on the outside of the cheese ball.

Top pumpkin with bell pepper stem to finish. Serve with crackers or your favorite veggies! 

You can make 2-3 days ahead. Wrap and store in refrigerator.

Ingredients: 

• 1 (8 oz.) reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 6 laughing cow cheese wedges – any flavor
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese shreds reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 
• 1 Tbsp creamy dill ranch seasoning mix
• 1 bell pepper, stem removed

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, laughing cow cheese wedges and ranch seasoning.
2. Fold in 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese. Mix until well combined. 
3. Using a rubber spatula or your hands, shape the mixture into a ball.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap continuing shaping the cheese into a round ball.
5. Wrap twine or 3-4 thick rubber bands around the cheese ball to shape into pumpkin. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
6. Remove the twine or rubber bands and plastic wrap.
7. Gently press the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on the outside of the cheese ball.
8. Top pumpkin with bell pepper stem to finish. Serve with crackers or your favorite veggies! 
9. You can make 2-3 days ahead. Wrap and store in refrigerator.

Makes 15 ( 2 Tbsp) serving

• 2 WW Points® per serving if using Velveeta cheese shreds
• 3 WW Points® per serving if using reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

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