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Spider Cheese Ball

This Spider Cheese Ball is a creamy mixture of cream cheese and cheddar combined into a smooth, moldable ball. Decorated with pretzel legs and googly eyes, it has a playful, spider-like appearance, and offers a savory, tangy flavor with a creamy texture contrasting with crunchy pretzels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package pretzels for spider legs
  • 12 googly eyes small-sized, for spider eyes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Serving platter
  • Pretzels
  • Googly eyes
  • Small knife

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Add garlic powder and black pepper to the cheese mixture, folding gently to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  3. Transfer the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold it into a round ball, smoothing the surface with your hands.
  5. Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a serving platter.
  6. Break pretzels into smaller segments to resemble spider legs and arrange them around the cheese ball to create a web-like spider shape.
  7. Attach googly eyes to the top of the cheese ball using a small dab of cheese or a tiny amount of water for adhesion.
  8. Ensure all pretzels and eyes are secured and arrange the spider on your serving platter for presentation.