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Mini Cheeseball Pumpkins with Caramelized Garlic

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Adorable pumpkin-shaped cheeseballs filled with aged cheddar and caramelized garlic, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cheeseballs
  • 2.5 teaspoons butter For melting and caramelizing garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic To give the cheeseballs rich flavor
  • 1.5 teaspoons white sugar To help caramelize the garlic
  • 2 cups shredded aged Cheddar cheese Main cheese ingredient, can be substituted as desired
  • 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened Provides creaminess to the mix
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions For added flavor and garnish
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt Enhances the garlic flavor
  • 1 cup finely crushed cheese-flavored crackers Used for coating the cheeseballs
  • 12 pieces pretzel sticks For the 'pumpkin stem'
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the chopped garlic and white sugar to the melted butter. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the garlic begins to brown. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  3. To the garlic mix, add the aged cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic salt. Using an electric mixer, beat until creamy. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
  4. Once chilled, scoop out the cheese mixture and roll it into golf-ball-sized balls. Roll each ball in crushed cheese crackers and flatten the bottom slightly.
  5. Insert half of a pretzel stick into the top of each cheeseball for the 'pumpkin stem.'
  6. Spread fresh parsley on a serving plate and place the mini cheeseball pumpkins on top, ensuring some parsley peeks through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For an extra smooth mixture, consider using a hand mixer to blend the ingredients really well. Experiment with adding chopped nuts, herbs, or jalapeños for variation. Can be frozen for up to a month.
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