Pumpkin Seed Cheese Ball

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 14

Save some of your home-roasted pumpkin seeds to coat this creamy onion spread from our home economists.

Ingredients:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup roasted fresh pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Meanwhile, on a plate, combine pumpkin seeds and sunflower kernels; set aside.
2. Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball; gently roll in pumpkin seed mixture (lightly press seeds into cream cheese mixture if necessary). Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers or vegetables. Yield: 1 cheese ball (1-3/4 cups).

By RecipeOfHealth.com