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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

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 “leaf.”
  • For an extra touch, add edible candy eyes to make monster cheeseballs!
Keyword cheeseball, halloween food