Mini "Pumpkin" Cheeseballs

These are amazing! I can say that because I ate my fair share of them at the party. Very easy to make and no cooking needed - which is just how I like it! These will be a hit at your Thanksgiving get-togethers!

8oz package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

pinch cayenne pepper

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 green onions

paprika, for dusting

1. Beat cream cheese, red peppers, garlic and cayenne until well blended. Stir in cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
2. Roll into 1 inch balls and then coat in paprika. Make indents in the side of each one with a knife to make a pumpkin shape (refrigerate longer if needed before shaping with knife).
3. Slice green onion into 1 inch pieces (green parts only). Slice each piece in half lengthwise. Roll each half back into a circular shape and stick into the top of the cheese ball. Refrigerate until serving.

Makes: 24 cheese balls (4-6 servings each, depending on the size of crackers.)