Ingredients

• 1 (8oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8oz.) carton spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
• 2 cups (8oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 celery rib, broccoli stalk or pretzel rod
• Sliced apples and assorted crackers

Directions

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne.
• Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm. (Note: Can be made a day ahead for maximum flavor!)
• With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a small piece of a celery rib, broccoli stalk or pretzel rod on top for the pumpkin stem.
• Serve with apples and crackers.

Yield: 2 ½ cups. About 20 servings.