Close up of a pumpkin shaped potato cheese ball

Honey BBQ Pumpkin-shaped Potato Cheese Balls

Delight your guests this season with our Pumpkin-Shaped Potato Cheese Balls! Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these adorable potato snacks are perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or any time you’re craving something fun and tasty. The addition of Honey BBQ CauliPuffs adds an irresistible crunch and a savory twist that perfectly complements the cheesy filling. They’re not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes!

Honey BBQ Pumpkin-shaped Potato Cheese Balls

Honey BBQ Pumpkin-shaped Potato Cheese Balls

Servings

12

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Appetizer

These Pumpkin-Shaped Potato Cheese Balls are a creative and delicious twist on the classic potato snack. Mashed potatoes are seasoned and stuffed with mozzarella cheese, then shaped into cute pumpkins. Coated with crushed Honey BBQ CauliPuffs for extra crispiness and flavor, they’re deep-fried to golden perfection. Finished with pretzel stick stems to complete the pumpkin look, these cheese balls are as delightful to serve as they are to eat. Whether as an appetizer or a fun party snack, they’re sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes

  • ½ tbsp garlic powder

  • ½ tbsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 2 tsp pepper

  • Salt to taste

  • 4 tbsp corn starch

  • Parsley

  • Mozzarella cheese

  • Honey BBQ CauliPuffs, crushed

  • Oil for frying

  • Pretzel sticks

Directions

  1. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender and mash them. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. Take a small portion of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place cheese in the center and mold the potato mixture around it, shaping it into a ball. Continue until all potato balls have cheese stuffing in the center. Use a knife/spatula to make shallow cuts from top to bottom, creating 6-8 pumpkin-like lines. Refrigerate them for 30 minutes to firm up and hold the shape.

  3. Roll them in crushed Honey BBQ CauliPuffs until well coated for extra crispy texture and flavor. Use the knife or spatula to refine the grooves and adjust the shape as needed.

  4. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Fry the pumpkin shaped cheese stuffed potato balls until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure to turn them for even frying. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. For the stem, attach pretzel sticks to the top by pressing it gently.
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