Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 cup Black sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for the dark fur)
- 24 Blue corn tortilla chips (triangular shape)
- 24 Edible candy eyes or sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup Roasted red pepper bits (optional, for small “ears”)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and the spices are evenly distributed. If the mixture feels too soft, pop it in the freezer for five minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to roll.
- Scoop out about one tablespoon of the cheese mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball about the size of a walnut. Place your black sesame seeds or poppy seeds in a shallow bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the seeds until it is completely coated in “black fur.” Repeat this process until you have 12 uniform cheese balls.
- Gently press one blue corn tortilla chip into the left side of a cheese ball and another into the right side to create the bat wings. Use a tiny dab of cream cheese to act as glue and attach two candy eyes (or olive slices) to the front of the ball. For an extra spooky touch, place two tiny triangles of roasted red pepper on top for ears. Serve immediately on a dark platter for maximum effect.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes