Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls
Complete your fall or Halloween party appetizer table with pumpkin-shaped cheese balls.
Ingredients:
- 1 container (16 ounces) Pine River Garlic & Herb Cold Pack
- 4 ounces Original Cream Cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 2 cups finely crushed cheese puffs
- Pretzel stick pieces
- Flat leaf parsley
Directions:
| 1. Beat the Pine River Cheese Spread and cream cheese in a medium bowl until blended. Add shredded cheddar; mix well |
| 2. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes |
| 3. Place crushed cheese puffs in a shallow bowl |
| 4. Scoop or spoon tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. |
| 5. Shape cheese mixture into balls; roll balls in cheese puffs to coat |
| 6. Insert pretzels for pumpkin stems; place parsley for leaves |
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7. Refrigerate until serving |
Makes approximately two dozen pieces
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