Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Cheese Ball
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened                             Pumpkin Cheeseball
1/2 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
Celery leaves
Crackers and/or raw vegetables
DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple.
  2. Stir in Cheddar cheese, beef and onion.
  3. Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter.
  4. Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem.
  5. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.
YIELD: Yields 3 cups