Description
Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball Appetizers are a delightful addition to your fall festivities, combining creamy cheese with savory spices in an adorable pumpkin shape. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Serve them with an array of dippers like crackers and veggies for a fun, interactive experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp dried herbs (such as dill or parsley)
- 1 orange bell pepper (for decoration)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Add garlic powder and dried herbs; mix until smooth.
- Mold the mixture into small pumpkin shapes, about the size of a golf ball.
- Dice the orange bell pepper and insert a piece into the top of each cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- (Optional) Roll each cheese ball in chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg