Description

This Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer is a festive and flavorful party treat inspired by the beloved character from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Made with creamy cream cheese, sharp white cheddar, and a blend of garlic and onion powders, this chilled cheese ball is decorated with black olives to create a spooky Skellington face. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or any fun occasion, this appetizer combines creamy texture with savory seasoning to delight your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Ball Base

2 cups cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Decoration

Black olives, sliced, for eyes, nose, and mouth

Instructions

Combine the cheeses: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese with the shredded white cheddar until smooth and well combined.
Add seasoning: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the cheese mixture.
Shape the cheese ball: Use your hands or a spatula to form the cheese mixture into a tight, round ball.
Chill the ball: Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up, making it easier to decorate and serve.
Create Skellington’s face: After chilling, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and decorate with black olive slices, arranging them to form the eyes, nose, and mouth of Skellington.
Serve: Place the decorated cheese ball on a serving platter and enjoy as a spooky and tasty appetizer.
Tip – Mixing: Blending the cheeses well helps ensure the mixture sticks together smoothly for shaping.
Tip – Chilling: Allowing the cheese ball time to firm up makes it easier to handle and decorate precisely.
Fun decorating: Using black olives to replicate Skellington’s face makes this appetizer both delicious and visually exciting.

Notes

Use fresh and high-quality cream cheese and cheddar for the best flavor and texture.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smoother consistency.
The chilling step is essential for firming up the cheese ball so it holds its shape better.
Black olives can be sliced thinner or thicker depending on desired detail for Skellington’s features.
This appetizer is best served chilled but can be left out for about 30 minutes before serving for easier spreading.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheese ball, Skellington appetizer, Halloween appetizer, party snack, cream cheese ball, cheddar cheese ball, festive appetizer, black olive decoration