Ingredients
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- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 12 stems Jalapeño Peppers
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, paprika, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth.
- Moisten your hands slightly and shape the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls.
- Place the cheese balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Garnish each ball with a jalapeño pepper stem; optionally, create lines down the sides to mimic pumpkin texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg