Dessert

Spooky Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Spooky Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup crushed pretzels or potato chips, for rolling; Optional: Small candy eyeballs, plastic spiders, or other Halloween-themed decorations

BySophie Carsel February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

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Introduction

This Spooky Cheese Ball is a fun and festive appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. Creamy, savory, and topped with crushed pretzels for a satisfying crunch, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add creepy decorations to make your spread delightfully eerie.

A large pumpkin cake with white icing covers the whole surface and is decorated with black icing lines that form stitched patterns and hollow eyes, nose, and mouth resembling a spooky face, positioned in the center. Surrounding this main pumpkin are several small pumpkins in white and orange colors, with two small orange pumpkins glowing from inside and having carved jack-o'-lantern faces, one with a classic triangle eye and mouth design. The pumpkins sit on a white marbled texture with some black decorative mesh spread around them. The background shows a blurred kitchen setting with warm lights. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crushed pretzels or potato chips, for rolling
Optional: Small candy eyeballs, plastic spiders, or other Halloween-themed decorations

Instructions

Step 1: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or whisk.
Step 2: Gradually add mayonnaise, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Step 4: Gently fold in green onions, black olives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 5: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6: Let the chilled cheese mixture sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
Step 7: Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape into a large ball.
Step 8: Pour crushed pretzels or potato chips onto a plate. Roll the cheese ball in the crushed topping, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 9: Transfer the coated cheese ball to a serving dish using a spatula.
Step 10: Decorate with candy eyeballs, plastic spiders, or other Halloween-themed items.
Step 11: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow decorations to set and the cheese ball to firm up.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
Use crushed tortilla chips or seasoned crackers instead of pretzels for a different crunch and taste.
If you prefer less onion flavor, reduce the green onions to 2 tablespoons.
Substitute mayonnaise with sour cream for a tangier texture.
Make mini cheese balls for individual servings at parties.

Storage

Store the cheese ball wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly. If decorated, handle carefully to avoid damaging the decorations when storing.