Description

This Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer is a spooky and delicious no-bake treat perfectly suited for Halloween parties. Creamy, sharp cheddar cheese combined with cream cheese and savory seasonings is shaped into a skull-like form and decorated with black olives to resemble Jack Skellington. It’s easy to prepare ahead, visually striking, and pairs perfectly with crackers or vegetable sticks for a festive appetizer everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Ball Mixture

16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Decorations

2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives for eyes and nose
Additional sliced black olives for mouth decoration

Serving

Crackers or vegetable sticks for serving

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Instructions

Mix the cheeses and seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded sharp white cheddar cheese. Mix them thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper, then stir again until all the seasonings are evenly incorporated.
Shape the cheese ball: Using clean hands or plastic wrap, form the cheese mixture into a smooth oval or skull shape reminiscent of Jack Skellington’s face. Place the shaped cheese ball onto a serving plate, shaping carefully to get the oval/skull appearance.
Chill to firm up: Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour. This allows it to firm up, making it easier to decorate and serve while enhancing the flavor melding.
Decorate the cheese ball: Once chilled, use the finely chopped black olives to create the eyes and nose on the cheese ball. Add sliced black olives to form a stitched smile that imitates Jack Skellington’s distinctive grin. Arrange the decorations carefully to achieve a spooky and fun look.
Serve: Present the completed Skellington Cheese Ball on a serving platter accompanied by crackers or vegetable sticks. For best spreading, let the cheese ball sit out for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of finely chopped chives or green onions to the cheese mixture before shaping.
Allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to serving for easier spreading.