Mini Pumpkin-Shaped Cheeseballs

Ingredients

• 2 packages cream cheese (softened; package size not specified)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
• 0.5 cup roasted red peppers (finely chopped)
• 2 green onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp paprika powder (for seasoning)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• crushed tortilla chips, paprika, and/or black sesame seeds (coating options; use the chosen coatings on separate small plates)
• coriander sprouts (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, finely chopped roasted red peppers, and chopped green onions.

2. 2

   Season the mixture with paprika powder, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate it for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Place the chosen coatings—crushed tortilla chips, paprika, and/or black sesame seeds—on separate small plates.

5. 5

   Using a cookie scoop, portion the chilled cheese mixture and roll each portion into a ball. Place the balls on a plate and continue until all of the mixture has been shaped.

6. 6

   Roll each cheeseball in one of the prepared coatings, then set the coated balls aside.

7. 7

   To create a pumpkin-like appearance, use cooking twine to make marks along the sides and across the top of each cheeseball.

8. 8

   Garnish the cheeseballs with coriander sprouts.

Notes

The source does not specify the package size for the cream cheese or the quantities of the coatings and garnish. Remove the cooking twine before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• vegetarian
• no-cook
• cheeseball
• fall
• party food
• make-ahead