Description
Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball Appetizers are the perfect festive treat for fall gatherings and Halloween parties. With a creamy, cheesy center encased in a vibrant orange coating, these delightful bites are as fun to make as they are to eat. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- Orange food coloring (as needed)
- Fresh parsley or basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and chopped green onions until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts for added texture.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
- Gradually add orange food coloring until desired pumpkin hue is achieved.
- Garnish each ball with fresh parsley or basil leaves as a 'stem.'
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg