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Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls

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Festive Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls made with cream cheese, cheddar, roasted red peppers, and spices, coated in crushed chips or seeds and garnished with pretzel sticks and parsley to look like pumpkins. A fun and flavorful fall appetizer for parties.

Ingredients

2 packages (16 oz total) cream cheese, softened

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry

3 green onions, finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

Crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, paprika, and/or black sesame seeds (for coating)

20 pretzel sticks (for garnish)

Fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Assorted crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, roasted red peppers, green onions, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Scoop into small portions and roll into mini balls.
  3. Roll each ball in crushed Doritos, paprika, or sesame seeds until fully coated.
  4. Place coated cheese balls on a tray and insert a pretzel stick into the top of each as a stem.
  5. Garnish with parsley leaves to resemble pumpkin vines.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving with assorted crackers.

Notes

Insert pretzel sticks just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.

Can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days in the fridge.

For a spicier version, add more cayenne or use Flamin’ Hot Doritos.

Can be made as one large pumpkin-shaped cheeseball instead of minis.

Serve with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.

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