RITZ Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern
Prep time10 min
Total time1hr 10min
ServingsMakes 3 cups cheese spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) each.(spread only)
Ingredients
- 3 green onions, divided
- 2 pkg. (250 g each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese, divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped red peppers
- 2 slices pepperoni
- Ritz Crackers
Preparation
- Cut 4-inch length from green end of 1 onion; slice remaining onions. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups Cheddar with mixer until well blended. Stir in sliced onions and peppers. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Shape into ball; roll in remaining Cheddar. Cut pepperoni into shapes for the jack-o'-lantern**s eyes, nose and mouth; press into cheese ball to make face. Insert green onion piece into top for stem.
- Serve with crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Prepare using light brick cream cheese spread and shredded light cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 9g | |
| Saturated 6g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | |
| Sodium 150mg | |
| Carbohydrate 1g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 0 %DV |
