Pumpkin Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin or 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (2 1/2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
celery leaves
assorted cracker

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin and pineapple.
Stir in cheddar cheese, beef and onion.
Shape into a ball; place on a serving platter.
Score sides with a knife to resemble a pumpkin and add celery leaves for a stem.
Serve with crackers.
**Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.