The cutest little pumpkin on the appetizer table! 🎃 This Jack-o’-Lantern Cheese Ball tastes even better than it looks.

Cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, Worcestershire, garlic powder and onion powder get beaten smooth, shaped into a ball and chilled. Then it’s rolled in crushed cheddar crackers for that orange pumpkin color.

Black olive slices make the face and a bell pepper stem goes on top.

Why You’ll Love It

No cooking. Just mix, chill, roll and decorate.
Serves 12. One big cheese ball for the whole party.
Make it ahead. It chills in the fridge until firm.
Kids can help. Making the olive face is the fun part.
Classic flavor. Cheddar, cream cheese and a little Worcestershire.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Cream cheese and sharp cheddar: The cheesy base.
Sour cream and Worcestershire: For creaminess and flavor.
Garlic powder and onion powder: Savory seasoning.
Crushed cheddar cheese crackers: The orange pumpkin coating.
Bell pepper stem and black olive slices: The pumpkin stem and face.
Crackers: For serving.

You’ll find the exact amounts and steps in the printable recipe card below.

How to Make It

Beat the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder until completely smooth. Shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic and chill it until firm. Roll the chilled ball in the crushed cheddar crackers until it’s completely coated. Press black olive slices into it to make triangle eyes and a jagged mouth, push the bell pepper stem into the top, and serve it with crackers.

Tips for the Best Jack-o’-Lantern Cheese Ball

Soften the cream cheese. It mixes completely smooth.
Chill it first. A firm ball is easier to roll and shape.
Crush the crackers finely. They coat more evenly.
Carve-style face. Cut the olive slices into triangles for eyes.
Save the stem. Keep a bell pepper stem from another recipe for the top.

What’s your go-to party appetizer, sweet or savory? 👇