Savory Pumpkin-Bacon Cheese Ball
Savory Pumpkin-Bacon Cheese Ball
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
40
minutesIngredients
1 pkg. vegan cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cheddar-style vegan shredded cheese
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
3/4 cup roasted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
6 slices tempeh bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces
1 cup thinly diced scallions
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, vegan shredded cheese, pumpkin purée, ½ cupful of the pepitas, 5 slices’ worth of the tempeh bacon, ¾ cup of the scallions, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Chill for 30 minutes, then shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining pepitas, tempeh bacon, and scallions.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with crackers.
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