Mini pumpkin cheese balls are a fun and festive appetizer, perfect for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or Halloween gatherings. Made with creamy cheese, herbs, and spices, then shaped into little pumpkins, they’re as cute as they are delicious. Serve them with crackers or fresh veggies for a party hit.
🥣 Ingredients (Best Tested)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp green onions or chives, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Crushed nacho cheese chips or paprika (for coating)
- Pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
- Fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
🔪 Short Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll mixture into small balls.
- Coat each ball with crushed nacho cheese chips or a light dusting of paprika.
- Use a knife to make pumpkin-like lines around each ball.
- Insert a pretzel stick in the center as a stem and garnish with parsley leaves.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving with crackers or veggies.
