Hallowed Eve Cheese Pumpkin Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Hallowed Eve Cheese Pumpkin Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 10
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Don't just settle for a typical appetizer. Mix things up this Halloween and serve this hauntingly-good cheese pumpkin masterpiece to your party guests.

Ingredients

  • 2 8-oz. pkgs. shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounce pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounce container chive and onion cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 stalk broccoli, top removed
  • Garnish: finely chopped parsley, seeds such as poppy, sesame and fennel
  • assorted crackers

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except broccoli and crackers. Shape mixture to resemble a pumpkin. Trim broccoli stalk, if needed, and press lightly into the top of the pumpkin for a stem. Use a knife to make vertical lines down the sides of the cheese ball. Press seeds into the side of the pumpkin for texture. Serve with crackers.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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