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Spider Cheese Ball

A creamy cheese ball shaped and decorated to resemble a spider, often served as a festive Halloween appetizer. It features a smooth cheese mixture covered in crushed crackers and adorned with edible decorations to form spider legs and eyes, resulting in a fun, textured presentation perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Party Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers for coating
  • 12 small pretzel sticks for spider legs
  • 2 small black olives pitted, sliced into tiny rounds for spider eyes
  • 1 pint mini sugar eyeballs or candy eyes optional, for extra eyes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Small spoon or spatula
  • Decorating tools (e.g., tweezers, small knife)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and garlic powder. Use a spatula or spoon to mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Gather a sheet of plastic wrap and transfer the cheese mixture onto it. Use the wrap to shape the mixture into a round ball, then chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  3. Place the chilled cheese ball on a baking sheet and spread crushed crackers all over its surface, pressing gently to adhere. This creates a textured, bug-like coating.
  4. Using small handfuls or tools, arrange pretzel sticks around the cheese ball to resemble spider legs, pressing them slightly into the cracker coating to secure them in place.
  5. Slice black olives into tiny rounds and use them to create multiple small spider eyes on the cheese ball, placing some mini candy eyes for extra detail if desired.
  6. Arrange the completed spider cheese ball on a serving platter. Adjust legs and eyes as needed for the perfect creepy-crawly look.
  7. Serve the spooky Spider Cheese Ball with crackers or breadsticks for a fun Halloween appetizer. Enjoy the playful, creepy presentation and creamy, crunchy texture!