Spider Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Spider Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, if desired; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 black pitted olives; Red bell pepper, cut into pieces; 4 pretzel rods; Crackers; Assorted cut-up vegetables

Servings: persons

1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, if desired
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 black pitted olives
Red bell pepper, cut into pieces
4 pretzel rods
Crackers
Assorted cut-up vegetables

1
Combine all cheese ball ingredients in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
2
Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese mixture for legs.
4
Shape 1/2 cup cheese mixture into ball for spider head.
5
Shape remaining mixture into round spider body.
6
Place poppy seed into large shallow dish.
7
Roll cheese balls in poppy seed, pressing seeds onto balls to coat.
8
Place onto large plate or platter to form spider.
9
Place black olive and red pepper piece onto toothpick.
10
Insert into spiders head for eye.
11
Repeat for other eye.
12
Place red pepper piece for mouth.
13
Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
14
Just before serving, attach legs by breaking each pretzel rod in thirds.
15
Insert 3 pieces into each side of body; use reserved cheese mixture to attach remaining pretzel piece to form bent legs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Spider Cheese Ball falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spider Cheese Ball

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