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Halloween Scarecrow Cheese Ball
This fun, festive appetizer is the ultimate Halloween Party centerpiece!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 1h👤 Christopher Michel📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●strainer
- ●spatula
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange Parmesan in a circle (about 4 ½- to 5-inches in diameter) on prepared baking sheet. Bake until melted and just turning golden brown, 7 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Working quickly, use parchment paper or a spatula to flip cheese onto the outside of a conical strainer or other similar-shape object. Gently press or cover with glass or cup to shape. Let cool.
2
Reduce oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Tightly roll phyllo sheets and thinly slice. Loosen strands and place on baking sheet. Lightly grease. Bake until golden brown, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Let cool.
3
Beat cream cheese, pecans, paprika and pepper with an electric mixer on medium until fluffy and fully combined, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add Cheddar and beat until just combined, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Using wet hands, shape cheese mixture into a ball.
cream cheese, at room temperature1 (8-ounce) package
4
Assemble scarecrow: Place cheese ball on a plate. Garnish with phyllo hair and top with Parmesan hat. Thinly slice olive to make eyes and add pecan to make a nose. Serve with crackers.
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