Halloween Cheese Ball Hand Appetizer is easier than it looks. I will let you know. It’s even more gross in person! Made with simple sticks of string cheese, deli meats and a herby cream cheese mixture. It definitely makes an impact at any Halloween party you throw!
With all of the Halloween recipes I have, you’d never guess that it’s not my favorite holiday! It’s just such a blast to play around with in the kitchen. You might be familiar with my famous Feet Loaf recipe. It’s a tradition to make the week before trick or treating for hundreds of families. If you are looking for more spooky food then you must also make these Eyeball Appetizers. Only 3 ingredients and perfect to add to any charcuterie board. If you are looking for a little sweet treat then you must make my Ghost Hand Pies.
Halloween Recipes
I’ve seen different versions of this type of appetizer, but I knew I had to make my own! I served this for a Witches Bunco group a few years back and this was one of the first things that was eaten! I think the secret is that everyone loved the cheese ball portion that actually is my Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball recipe!
How To Make Halloween Hand
- Using a food processor, pulse together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and dip mix.
- Don’t over mix or, just until blended. Set aside.
- Trace your hand and arm onto a sheet of parchment paper using a pencil.
- Cut it out and place drawn side down onto a large cutting board or platter. Set aside.
- Cut each mozzarella stick the lenght of 4 fingers and a thumb.
- Roll each up in a layer of prosciutto and place in it’s respective spot on the parchment paper.
- Over the palm and arm portion of the parchment, spoon over the cream cheese mixture.
- Using clean hands, form it into shape.
- Layer slices of prosciutto and ham over the entire thing. Tuck in or cut off any meat that hangs over.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour up to 24 hours.
- Serve with a variety of crackers along side.
- You can also add a knife to take the whole thing over the top!
More spooky recipes you need to try!
- Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
- Monster Cookies
- Ghost Brownies
- Graveyard Pudding Cups
- Stuffed Pumpkins
- Chewy Caramel Corn by Handmade Farmhouse
Halloween Cheese Ball Hand Appetizer Recipe
Halloween Cheese Ball Hand
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Using a food processor, pulse together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and dip mix.
- Don't over mix or, just until blended. Set aside.
- Trace your hand and arm onto a sheet of parchment paper using a pencil.
- Cut it out and place drawn side down onto a large cutting board or platter. Set aside.
- Cut each mozzarella stick the lenght of 4 fingers and a thumb.
- Roll each up in a layer of prosciutto and place in it's respective spot on the parchment paper.
- Over the palm and arm portion of the parchment, spoon over the cream cheese mixture.
- Using clean hands, form it into shape.
- Layer slices of prosciutto and ham over the entire thing. Tuck in or cut off any meat that hangs over.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour up to 24 hours.
- Serve with crackers.
Toni
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 pmI can’t tell you how much I appreciate an actual recipe. Thank you! It’s delicious.
Lori
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 pmeasy and fun recipe. tasted good too. Only thing I added was slivered almonds for fingernails,