Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup finely shredded for coating
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 stem from a bell pepper (or a pretzel rod piece)
• Crackers, pretzels and apple slices, for serving

1. 1Beat the cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar, green onions, garlic powder and paprika until well mixed.
2. 2Scoop onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour, until firm.
3. 3Roll the ball in the remaining finely shredded cheddar, pressing it on.
4. 4Wrap 4 or 5 pieces of kitchen twine around the ball from top to bottom, then rewrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes so the lines set. Remove the twine.
5. 5Press the pepper stem into the top and serve with crackers and apples.

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