Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

November 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s Inside: This Turkey Cheese Ball is a super cute Thanksgiving appetizer that takes just minutes to assemble with our shortcut recipe!

Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

Tell me I’m not the only one who gets hungry on Thanksgiving Day while the big meal cooks! Even typing this, I can practically smell those glorious yeast rolls, the turkey, the potatoes wafting throughout the house. Yummm!

That’s why we always make a hearty appetizer spread when we invite family and friends over for holiday meals. It keeps everyone busy, talking around the table, and keeps tummies from rumbling.

While the real turkey is roasting in the oven, you and your guests can enjoy this fun and festive turkey cheese ball appetizer.

If you’re in a hurry, you can put together this turkey cheese ball in about 5 minutes – can’t beat that!

However, if you want to let the kids get involved in Thanksgiving meal preparations, this is the perfect recipe for them to help make. There’s no cutting or cooking required, and they’ll have a blast decorating their turkeys!

Happy Thanksgiving!

— Stacey

Turkey Cheese Ball Ingredients

Pre-made cheese Ball
Edible candy Eyes
Pretzel Sticks
Candy Corn
Crackers for dipping

How to Make a Turkey Cheese Ball

Remove your pre-made cheese ball from packaging and flip upside-down. Using a spoon, scoop out a small amount of cheese from the bottom of your cheese ball and set aside. This cheese will serve as the “glue” for assembling your turkey cheese ball.

Flip cheese ball right side up again and place in the center of a serving plate.

Take one pretzel stick and poke it into the front of your cheese ball. This will be your turkey’s neck.

Take about 8-10 pretzel sticks and poke them into the back of your turkey in a fan shape. These will be your turkey’s feathers.

Use some of the cheese you set aside earlier to attach your candy corn onto the top of the pretzel at the front of your cheese ball. Then use more of the cheese to attach the edible candy eyes to this pretzel as well. Here’s what it will look like:

TIP: I found these adorable Edible candy Eyes with eyelashes on Amazon! They’ll really make your turkey look cute as can be!

After you’re done assembling, surround your turkey cheese ball with crackers and enjoy!

Isn’t this the cutest?!

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Yield: 12 servings

Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

Name: Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pre-made cheese Ball; Edible candy Eyes; Pretzel Sticks; Candy Corn; Crackers for dipping

Ready in minutes! This turkey cheese ball is cute and delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Pre-made cheese Ball
Edible candy Eyes
Pretzel Sticks
Candy Corn
Crackers for dipping

Instructions

Remove pre-made cheese ball from packaging and flip upside-down. Scoop out a small amount of cheese from the bottom of your cheese ball and set aside. This extra cheese will serve as the "glue" for assembling your turkey cheese ball.
Flip cheese ball over place in the center of a round serving plate.
Poke one pretzel stick into the front of the cheese ball to be your turkey's "neck."
Take about 8-10 pretzel sticks and poke them into the back of your turkey in a fan shape. These will be your turkey's feathers.
Use some of the cheese you set aside earlier to attach your candy corn onto the top of the pretzel at the front of your cheese ball. Then use more of the cheese to attach the edible candy eyes to this pretzel as well.
Surround your turkey cheese ball with crackers and enjoy!

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Easy Pumpkin Pie Turnovers

September 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s Inside: These Pumpkin Pie Turnovers are the perfect Fall breakfast treat!

Easy Pumpkin Turnovers

There’s something about a warm breakfast on a cool Fall morning — it just makes you feel all cozy inside!

These Pumpkin Pie Turnovers are the perfect fall breakfast or portable treat! Kids will love to help make them – our girls especially like to seal the edges with a fork. (We’ve included photos later in the post to show how it’s done).

If you’re having company over for the holidays, these Pumpkin Turnovers are a wonderful breakfast to feed a crowd. Served warm, with a drizzle of sweet glaze – they’re hard to beat!

Just looking at these pictures, I can smell them baking already…mmmmm! Time to get baking!

–Stacey

Pumpkin Turnovers Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin
2 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoon heavy cream
1-2 sheet puff pastry, thawed (number depends on size of turnovers)
1 egg white

For the Sweet Drizzle/Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk

TIP: You might also love our 2-ingredient “Magic” White Chocolate Coconut Oil Frosting too!

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Turnovers

A free printable copy of this Pumpkin Pie Turnovers recipe is available at the bottom of the post. Keep reading for step-by-step photo instructions, or keep scrolling to get to the printable recipe card.

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle or square, then cut into 8 squares. Set aside.

To make the filling, beat together the pumpkin, egg yolk, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and heavy cream.

Place a heaping tablespoon to two tablespoons of the pumpkin filling in the center of the puff pastry square.

Fold dough into a triangle by bringing the corners together, then use a fork to press the edges together and seal. This is the perfect step for kids to help with!

Repeat with all the squares of puff pastry until you have a batch of pumpkin turnovers ready to bake.

Brush the tops of the triangles with the egg whites — this creates a golden, flaky crust. You can also use melted butter for this step.

Bake your pumpkin turnovers at 400°F for 16-19 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as cooking time may vary depending on your specific oven. You’re looking for a them to just start to turn golden brown – they’ll finish cooking slightly after you remove them from the oven.

TIP: We love these non-stick silicone baking mats for our baking projects because they’re washable and reusable – plus they’re naturally non-stick so your baked goodies slip right off when done!

To make the glaze, mix together the sugar and cream, adding the cream slowly until you reach your desired consistency.

Drizzle over warm turnovers.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie Turnovers

Ingredients

For the turnovers

1 cup pumpkin
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoon heavy cream
1-2 sheet puff pastry, thawed (number depends on size of turnovers)
1 egg white

For the Sweet Drizzle/Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle or square, then cut into 8 squares. Set aside.
To make the filling, beat together the pumpkin, egg yolk, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and heavy cream in a large mixing bowl.
Place a generous tablespoon (or two tablespoons) of pumpkin pie filling in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold dough into a triangle by bringing the corners together, then use a fork to press the edges together and seal.
Repeat with all the squares of puff pastry.
Brush the tops of the triangles with the egg whites — this creates a golden, flaky crust.
Bake your pumpkin turnovers at 400°F for 16-19 minutes. K

To make the glaze:

Mix together the sugar and cream, adding the cream slowly until you reach your desired consistency.
Drizzle over warm turnovers.

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More of our favorite pumpkin recipes:

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

October 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

Inside: You don’t have to give up baked fall goodies on a gluten free diet! These homemade Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins bring back the fun in holiday baking for everyone!

Every fall, we go a little pumpkin crazy – and I’m not about to stop now! These Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are perfect for pleasing all party guests! They taste so delicious that no one would would guess they’re actually gluten free if you didn’t tell them!

Glazed Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

My family isn’t gluten-free but Stacey’s family is gluten-free and dairy-free so we’ve made a conscious effort to include not just healthy recipes for both “camps” but also indulgent baked goods that both of us enjoying eating.

There are so many great-tasting muffin recipes out there for those of us who can eat gluten, but when you’re trying to accommodate a new food intolerance or entertaining guests that are gluten-free, it’s surprising how difficult it can be to find reliable gluten-free recipes that taste amazing.

Gluten-free baking is super easy now, thanks to the wide availability of gluten-free flours, pre-mixed flour blends, etc. All you need are some reliable recipes to show you that going gluten-free doesn’t have to be a hassle or involve giving up delicious treats – like streusel-topped muffins!

These gluten-free pumpkin streusel muffins are spongy and light with a delicious sweet topping and a yummy, dairy-free icing sugar drizzle.

By using good-for-you substitutes like honey, nuts, coconut oil and pumpkin puree, these muffins also add a bit more nutrition to snack time.

They are perfect for fall entertaining or for bringing to a school event where the gluten-free, dairy-free families often only get to enjoy their own baking. I love being able to provide a special treat for kids who normally have to watch their friends indulge because they have dietary restrictions. (So make sure to put “gluten-free” and “dairy-free” in large lettering if you do this, too!)

Ingredients for Gluten-free Streusel Muffins

¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup honey
½ cup water
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

¼ cup almond flour
1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 Tablespoons ground hazelnuts
3 Tablespoons butter

For the Glaze:

⅛ cup honey
⅛ cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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How to Make Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F and line your muffin tray with paper liners.

TIP: We also love these silicone baking cups because they’re washable and reusable, plus the muffins pop right out!

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Beat together the eggs, oil, honey, pumpkin and vanilla.

Slowly add in the dry ingredients.

Portion 1/3 cup amounts of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tray.

In the now empty dry ingredients bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut oil, and ground hazelnut for the streusel topping.

Spoon 1-2 Tablespoons of streusel topping onto each muffin and bake for 22-25 minutes, until the tops bounce back when tapped.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before preparing the glaze by mixing all ingredients together and spooning into a piping bag.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins. Let the glaze set before serving or packaging.

Free printable copy of this gluten free pumpkin streusel muffins recipe available at bottom of post.

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Ingredients

¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup honey
½ cup water
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping

¼ cup almond flour
1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 Tablespoons ground hazelnuts
3 Tablespoons butter

For the Glaze

⅛ cup honey
⅛ cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line your muffin tray with paper liners.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Beat together the eggs, oil, honey, pumpkin and vanilla.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients.
Portion 1/3 cup amounts of the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tray.
In the now empty dry ingredients bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut oil, and ground hazelnut for the streusel topping.
Spoon 1-2 Tablespoons of streusel topping onto each muffin and bake for 22-25 minutes, until the tops bounce back when tapped.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before preparing the glaze by mixing all ingredients together and spooning into a piping bag.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins. Let the glaze set before serving or packaging.

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Do you try to eat gluten-free? What special treats would you love to see us recreate to be gluten-free?

For more delicious gluten-free recipes your whole family will love, check out our gluten-free apple berry pie recipe or our paleo shrimp zoodles recipe:

30+ Super Cute Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids

October 4, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: From breakfast to dessert, we’ve got it covered with this complete collection of cute and creative Thanksgiving recipes for kids!

You’ll Love These Super Cute Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids!

Thanksgiving is definitely a food holiday! Whether you’ve got a budding chef who wants to help in the kitchen, or you’re looking for ways to make school lunches fun in the fall, we’ve got it all here!

From unexpected Thanksgiving inspired breakfasts, to turkey-themed treats, there’s something for everyone on this list of the best kids Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite family food bloggers!

Click on links below for full recipes:

Terrific Thanksgiving Treats

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A box mix shortcut makes this recipe super easy – and it’s still amazingly moist and delicious!
Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice Truffles (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Drop one of these pumpkin shaped treats into a mug of warm milk to make a delicious pumpkin hot cocoa!
Magical Pumpkin Cake (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A decadently fluffy layered pumpkin & chocolate dessert.
Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — An adorable fall version of the always delicious chocolate dirt pudding.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Ooey-gooey bread pudding with chunks of rich pumpkin baked right in; this one is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!
Cinderella’s Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Perfect for the Disney fans of the family!
Turkey Brownies (recipe on Mommy’s Bundle) — Jazz up traditional fudge brownies with turkey decorations!
Healthier Pumpkin Pie (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Low carb and low sugar, a win-win for everyone!
Mini Pumpkin Pies (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — Just the right size for little hands!
Turkey Pudding Cups (recipe on Crystal & Comp) — A cookie & frosting takes this pudding cup to the next level of Thanksgiving fun!
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — A handheld healthy Thanksgiving dessert, both paleo and low carb!
“Secret Ingredient” Pumpkin Spice Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Kid-approved and fun to bake together!
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — Now you can recreate the coffee shop favorite anytime at home!
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A new twist on a classic cookie – decorate them for even more baking fun!
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Pretty much the cutest Thanksgiving treat ever!
Pumpkin Pie Ravioli (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — It’s actually a dessert!

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

Turkey Cheese Ball — An adorable snack while Thanksgiving dinner is in the oven!
Homemade Butter (recipe on Buggy & Buddy) — Kids will get a kick out of making their own butter to spread on Thanksgiving rolls!
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — This classic side dish has never been easier to make!
Sugar-free Cranberry Sauce (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — Once you’ve had the real thing, you might never go back to the canned version!
Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Only 2 ingredients and there will be NO leftovers!
Cranberry Crescent Rolls (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — A fun way to enjoy cranberry sauce with dinner!
Dairy Free Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — So tasty that kids will never know this side dish is actually good for them!
Homemade Mac & Cheese (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — Because everything is better with mac & cheese!

Kids Thanksgiving Recipes for Breakfast

Pumpkin Pancakes (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A festive pumpkin-shaped breakfast that’s perfect all the way from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Real pumpkin in the batter!
“Turkey” Toast (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — Grab those Thanksgiving cookie cutter for a high-protein (and fun) way to start the day!
Pumpkin Spice Scones (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Psst…this one is perfect with coffee (or hot cocoa for the kids)
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — Full of fall flavor and sure to warm up the family on cool mornings.

Kids Thanksgiving Themed Lunchbox Ideas

Pumpkin Hummus (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A yummy fall dip to enjoy fruits and veggies!
2-Bite Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — High in protein and fiber, these sweet treats are perfect to pop in a lunchbox!
Turkey Shaped Sandwich (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — The cutest & most creative turkey sandwich you’ll ever see!
Brined Pumpkin Seeds (recipe on Twitchetts) — A healthier alternative to chips!
Leftover Turkey Dinner Tacos (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — An exciting new way to use all that leftover turkey!

More of our favorite holiday recipe collections for kids:

40+ Kid-made Halloween Snacks

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake (with Video)

August 22, 2017 4 Comments

A perfectly moist classic pumpkin bundt cake…that’s easier than ever to make! You’ll love this foolproof Fall dessert recipe!

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

Fall is my favorite season, in no small part due to the desserts! I look forward all year to those spicy flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon! I loooove pumpkin swirl cheesecake, but sometimes I don’t want to spend all day baking.

This pumpkin bundt cake recipe is one of my favorites because it incorporates a sneaky box cake shortcut that’s just about impossible to mess up. It saves time and energy and creates a perfectly springy cake every single time!

Update: This Pumpkin Bundt Cake was one of our most popular recipes of 2017 – as you can see we made it multiple times and took lots of different photos!

Because this cake was so loved by our readers, we created another pumpkin bundt cake for 2018, this time with chocolate chips and made in the Instant Pot. Click here to try our Instant Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake!

Watch our quick video to see how easily this pumpkin cake recipe comes together and then scroll down for our free printable recipe:

Pumpkin spice cake ingredients:

1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 15oz can pumpkin
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs, room temp

For the warm vanilla glaze:

1 cup powder sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup whole milk, as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla

Tip: If you’re a die-hard pumpkin fan, feel free add 1-2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to the cake mixture for extra flavor!

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How to Make an Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan and set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer add all cake ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until well combined.

Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 15 minutes in the bundt pan before flipping and releasing onto a cooling rack.

To make the vanilla glaze:

Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and hand whisk until smooth. Pour over cooled cake and let sit for 10 minutes to harden before slicing.

Free printable copy of this pumpkin bundt cake recipe available at bottom of post.

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Yield: 10 servings

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake (with Video)

The Perfect Pumpkin Bundt Cake! (with a cake mix shortcut so it's easier than ever to make!) Click for video recipe tutorial!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Pumpkin spice cake ingredients:

1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 15oz can pumpkin
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs, room temp

For the warm vanilla glaze:

1 cup powder sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup whole milk, as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer add all cake ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until well combined.
Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes in the bundt pan before flipping and releasing onto a cooling rack.

To make the vanilla glaze:

Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and hand whisk until smooth. Pour over cooled cake and let sit for 10 minutes to harden before slicing.