Ingredients
5
cups shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese (20 oz)
1
package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2
logs (4 oz each) goat cheese, softened
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1
braided pretzel twist
1
muscadine vine and leaf
Crackers and assorted vegetables, if desired
Preparation
In large bowl, mix Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, goat cheese and pepper until smooth. Shape mixture into a ball to look like a pumpkin. Smooth surface with metal spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball using fingertips, if desired.
Press pretzel into top of cheese ball for stem; place muscadine vine and leaf beside pretzel. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
