Graveyard Dust Cheddar Cheese Ball

Name: Graveyard Dust Cheddar Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 3 Tbs. mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper; 1/3 cup chia seeds (substitute poppy seeds if prefer)

by Mary @ Home is Where the Boat Is

20 Servings

15 min

Scare up some spooky and delicious fun for Halloween with this Graveyard Dust Cheddar Cheese Ball.

Halloween is the time of year when everyday items can appear a little creepy and spooky . . .and when chia seeds can resemble Graveyard Dust.

The original recipe calls for poppy seeds but when I went to buy them, the price was scary at $6 for 1.25 oz. jar. Chia seeds were cheaper per ounce, provided the same texture along with being a superfood with omega-3 fatty acids. Who says Graveyard Dust can’t be a little healthy? ;)

This cheese ball comes together quickly with your food processor. Make ahead and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld. When ready to serve, roll it in graveyard dust, aka, chia seeds to cover surface. Serve with crackers of choice. Bone Appetite!

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Graveyard Dust Cheddar Cheese Ball

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Yield 20 Servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 15 min

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In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire, paprika, mayonnaise and pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Place the cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap. Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and pull up, twisting it around the cheese to form a ball. Place the cheese ball on a plate and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
When the cheese ball is firm, remove the plastic wrap. Place the chia seeds in a bowl and roll the cheese ball in the seeds until evenly coated. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Tips

For best texture and flavor, shred your cheese from the block. Preshredded cheese has anti-clumping agents that make it dry.
If you’re not satisfied with the shape of the cheese ball after it has chilled, let it soften slightly at room temperature and then reshape. Refrigerate the ball for 1 hour more before rolling in chia seeds.

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