Halloween is coming! And I couldn’t be more excited. For a long time now, Halloween has been my most favorite holiday, but I’m having to make a few changes to my usual routine lately since we’ve got a sensitive stomach in the house. I bought a plastic brain mold at the end of last year with the intentions of using it for a few things. A brain cheese ball was at the top of the list!
With dairy-free being the name of the game, I set out to find a way to make a cheese ball dairy-free. And you know what? It’s way easier than you might think. There are a lot of options out there for dairy-free alternatives. All the way from milk, to cheese, and even cream cheese.
If you don’t need your 'Brain' Cheese Ball to be dairy-free, simply use the real deal of cream cheese and shredded cheddar. And even if you don’t need be dairy-free, this cheese ball tastes amazing! I chalk it up to the seasoning blend that I used here.
It’s the same seasoning from my Skinny Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Chicken Wings. And it is everything. I served mine with some pita crisps and fresh veggies and it was perfectly delicious. You’d honestly never guess that it was gluten-free and dairy-free.
TheSkinnyFork.com This dairy-free and gluten-free cheese ball is perfect for a Halloween snack or appetizer. The seasoning is scary good! Serve with fresh veggies for a spooky spread that everyone can enjoy. Prep Time: 1 Hour + 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 0 Hours
Servings: 10 • Serving Size: 1/10th • Calories: 158 • Fat: 13 g • Saturated Fat: 6 g • Carb: 8 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 3 g • Sugar: 1 g • Sodium: 299 mg
• 8 Oz. Tofu 'Cream Cheese'
• 1/4 C. Dairy-Free Plain Coconut Milk Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. Prepared Horseradish
• 1 C. Shredded Dairy-Free Cheddar
• 2 Green Onions, Chopped
Seasoning:
• 2 Tsp. Salt
• 1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tsp. Marjoram
• 1 Tsp. Dried Basil
• 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 Tsp. Dried Thyme
• 1 Tsp. Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp. Toasted Garlic
Directions:
Line a plastic brain mold with plastic wrap.
Beat all ingredients together and transfer the mix to the prepared mold.
Place in the fridge for about an hour to set.
Once done, remove from the fridge and turn out onto a serving plate before removing the plastic wrap.
Serve with fresh veggies and crackers right away!
Step-by-Step Photos:
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Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Keto Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free • Kosher