16 ounces Cream Cheese

1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (grated)

1 cup Cheddar Cheese (grated)

1 tablespoon Shallot (finely chopped)

2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne

2 teaspoons Hot Sauce

{“To Serve”=>nil}

1 Broccoli Stem

Red & Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced)

Celery (sticks)

Carrots (sticks)

Pretzel Rods

Combine all the cheese ball ingredients in a bowl until well-combined.

Scoop the mixture into a sheet of plastic wrap and use the plastic wrap to shape the cheese into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Press ball onto a serving platter, being careful to maintain its shape. Score the sides so it resembles a pumpkin and press the broccoli stem into the top.

Serve with the cut-up veggies and pretzel rods.