Go Back
+ servings
Halloween Ghost Cheeseball

Spooktacular Halloween Ghost Cheeseball for Easy Entertaining

This Halloween Ghost Cheeseball is a festive, no-cook appetizer that's a crowd-pleaser for any Halloween gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheeseball
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best results
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar or pepper jack for a spicy twist
  • 4 oz Buddig Beef or chopped deli ham for a vegetarian delight
  • 2 scallions Green Onions can swap with chives
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic for a bolder kick
For the Coating and Decoration
  • 1 cup Finely Shredded Mozzarella or queso fresco for uniqueness
  • 1 cup Black Olives for spooky eyes and mouth

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • gloves
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by softening your cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it's easy to mix.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the shredded cheddar, Buddig beef, chopped green onions, and garlic powder.
  3. Use a spatula to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Put on disposable gloves and knead the mixture until it forms a cohesive texture.
  5. Transfer the mixed ingredients onto a serving platter, shaping it into a ghost form.
  6. Sprinkle a generous amount of finely shredded mozzarella over the cheeseball, pressing it in.
  7. Using black olives, create eyes and a mouth on your cheeseball.
  8. Surround your cheeseball with colorful crackers and chips for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Prepare the cheeseball a day before your event. Add mozzarella and decorations just before serving for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!