Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern

Name: Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 red pepper; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 pepperoni slices; RITZ Crackers

When you need an easy-to-make Halloween appetizer, this decorated pumpkin is a great choice. Enjoy the creamy cheese dip that's hiding behind the cheesy pumpkin!

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Makes 3 cups spread, or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

Ingredient list

1 red pepper
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, sliced
2 pepperoni slices
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Cut stem from top of pepper; reserve for later use. Finely chop pepper; set aside.

Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups cheddar cheese in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in peppers and sliced onions.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Shape cream cheese mixture into ball; roll in remaining cheddar cheese until evenly coated with cheese.

Cut pepperoni into shapes for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes, nose and mouth; press into cheese ball to make the jack-o'-lantern's face. Insert pepper stem into top of pumpkin.

Serve with the crackers.