Ingredient

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• Green pepper stem
• Crackers or assorted fresh vegetables

Direction

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple. Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Wrap cheeseball in 4 pieces of string or 4 rubber bands, creating indentions to resemble a pumpkin. Chill 1 hour. Carefully unwrap cheese ball and set it on a platter. Remove stem from the green pepper; add to cheese ball to serve as a pumpkin stem. Slice remaining pepper. Serve with crackers, sliced pepper and assorted vegetables.