Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Shaped Bites

Cheese stuffed pumpkin shaped bites are filled with melty mozzarella, wrapped in crescent dough and shaped into mini pumpkins with pretzel stems.

More seasonal treats you might enjoy are apple cider punch, spider Halloween pizza and this undeniably fun eyeball punch!

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: Just three ingredients and no fancy tools required.
Perfectly cheesy: Each bite has a gooey mozzarella center.
Festive for fall: These little pumpkins are ideal for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Kid-friendly and fun: Great for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.

Pumpkin Bites Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Crescent roll dough: Soft, fluffy dough that bakes up golden and tender.
Mozzarella cheese sticks: These melt smoothly and give each bite a cheesy center.
Mini pretzel sticks: Used to make the “pumpkin stems” for a cute finishing touch.

How to Make Cheese Pumpkin Bites

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Slice the cheese: Cut each mozzarella stick into four equal pieces.
Wrap the cheese: Flatten crescent dough, place a piece of cheese in the center and wrap the dough into a ball.
Shape the pumpkins: Use twine to gently wrap each dough ball and create ridges.
Bake and finish: Bake until golden, remove the twine and add a pretzel piece as the stem.

Substitutions and Variations

Try a different cheese: Cheddar or pepper jack also work well for melting.
Use biscuit or dinner roll dough: If you don’t have crescent rolls, these are solid alternatives.
Swap the stem: Use a piece of green bean or celery if you don’t want pretzels. More ideas include sisal twine or even a strip of raw carrot or green bell pepper.
Gluten free option: Use gluten free crescent dough and gluten free pretzels.

Serving Suggestions

With a drink: Enjoy a cranberry margarita or boozy hot chocolate with these.
With other snacks: Whip up some brie and cranberry bites, million dollar deviled eggs and ham and broccoli crescent cups too.

How to Store Mozzarella Stuffed Biscuit Bites

Store: Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure they’re fully cooled before storing to prevent sogginess. Eat within 3 days for best flavor and texture.
Freeze: You can freeze them once baked and cooled. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place in a sealed freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven until heated through, or microwave in short bursts. For best texture, the oven is preferred.