Cheesy Football
What's more welcome at a game-day party than a cheese ball? A cheese ball that looks like it belongs in the game, of course. Three cheeses team up for some serious yum.
Prep time15 min
Total time3hr 15min
ServingsMakes 30 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 Tbsp. pimientostrips
- RITZ Crackers
Preparation
- Beat first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in onions.
- Refrigerate several hours.
- Form into football shape; coat with nuts. Add pimento strips for the football laces.
- Serve with the crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Since this cheesy spread makes 30 servings, it's perfect to serve at your next gathering of family or friends. - Substitute
Substitute chopped mixed nuts or 1 pkg. (3 oz.) bacon bits for the chopped pecans. - Serving Suggestion
Serve with cut-up fresh vegetables, such as carrot sticks and celery sticks, in addition to the crackers.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 17g | |
| Saturated fat 6g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | |
| Sodium 280mg | |
| Carbohydrate 12g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
