Spooky Halloween Cheeseballs: A Frightfully Fun Party Snack
I love Halloween and all the memories we made from years ago. We lived way out in the country and had no Trick-Or-Treaters, so we just had a big family party and invited friends over. We all dressed up and played games and broke a pinata so everyone received lots of candy.
As we all know Halloween parties arenât complete without a table full of creepy (but delicious) treats. I cooked the main dish in a pumpkin then filled in with yummy scones, orange jello with eyeballs in it, veggies trays, Halloween punch with dry ice floating in it for that spooky look. Everyone loves it.
A delicious recipe for Halloween Punch comes from A Couple Cooks and it makes 24 servings.
A must at Halloween Parties are cheeseballs. They are the perfect bite-sized snack! I make them every year.
Theyâre easy to make, fun to decorate, and can be customized with your favorite flavors. Plus, theyâre guaranteed to disappear faster than a ghost at midnight. đ»
Cheeseballs are a classic appetizer, but when you give them a spooky twist, they become the star of your Halloween spread. You can shape them into pumpkins, roll them in crushed chips for a creepy coating, or even turn them into little monsters with edible eyes. Theyâre kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly creative.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED….
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt & Pepper
- Pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
- Fresh parsley or chives (for leaves)
- Crushed Nacho Cheese Chips, crushed Doritos, or paprika for rolling
This fun cheese ball is perfect for fall, not to mention it is absolutely delicious, and will impress your family and friends. Trust me, everyone will be asking for the recipe!
Scroll on down to learn how to make these Spooky Halloween Cheese Balls and Happy Halloween…
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a little kick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
- Fresh parsley or chives (for leaves)
- Crushed nacho cheese chips, crushed Doritos, or paprika for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Roll into small balls (about golf-ball size).
- Roll each ball in crushed chips or paprika for a spooky orange look.
- Stick a pretzel stick in the top for a stem, and add a parsley leaf or chive for a pumpkin âleaf.â
- For an extra touch, add edible candy eyes to make monster cheeseballs!