Scary Skull Cheese Ball

Name: Scary Skull Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 cup reduced fat white cheddar cheese (4 oz.); 3 Tbsp. real bacon bits; 2 Tbsp. ranch dressing mix; 1 olive, cut crosswise in half; 8 sliced almonds; WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

This creamy bacon, cheddar and ranch cheese ball will be a slightly scary appetizer for any Halloween party. Perfect served with WHEAT THINS.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 16 crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup shredded reduced fat white cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
3 Tbsp. real bacon bits
2 Tbsp. ranch dressing mix
1 pimiento-stuffed green olive, cut crosswise in half
8 sliced almonds
WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

Directions

Beat Neufchatel cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing mix in medium bowl with mixer until blended.

Shape into ball, then flatten into 5-inch disc. Wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 2 hours.

Shape cheese mixture to resemble a skeleton skull as shown in photo. Gently press olives into cheese mixture for the eyes, then press almonds into cheese mixture for the teeth.

Serve with WHEAT THINS.

Recipe Tips

Serving SuggestionServe with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the WHEAT THINS.
NoteThis fun appetizer can be refrigerated up to 2 days before adding the olives and almonds just before serving.
SubstituteSubstitute Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese for the cheddar cheese.

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