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Jack-O-Lantern Cheese Ball 2 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 oz. package cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. solid pack pumpkin 1/2 c. pineapple preserves 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 pretzel rod, broken in half Decorations: Dark rye bread, red pepper, black olive slices, parsley sprigs Assorted crackers 1. Beat cheeses, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl until smooth. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cheese is firm enough to shape. 2. Shape mixture into a round pumpkin; place on serving plate. Using knife, score vertical lines down pumpkin. Place pretzel rod in top for stem. 3. Cut 2 small triangles for the eyes. Small triangle of red pepper for nose. Slice olives slices in half for the mouth. 4. Cover loosely; refrigerate until serving time. Serve with crackers.
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