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RITZ Cheesy Football

The big game calls for a big cheese ball. This one serves your whole party and—bonus!—looks like the ol' pigskin. Score points with three delicious cheeses plus bacon.

Prep time

15 min

Total time

5 hr 15 min

Servings

Makes 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

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Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayo-like dressing
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (3 oz.) real bacon bits
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers

Preparation

Beat first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended.
Add onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
Form into football shape on serving plate; coat with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for the lacing. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseThis is the perfect appetizer to serve while watching the big game with friends. Since it serves 32, one recipe goes a long way!

SubstituteSubstitute chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, slivered almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for the bacon bits.

Variation Prepare using Neufchatel cheese, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and mayo-like light dressing.

90952

Nutrition Information Nutrition per serving
Calories		180
Total fat		13g
Saturated fat		6g
Cholesterol		30mg
Sodium		380mg
Carbohydrate		12g
Dietary fiber		0g
Total sugars		2g
Protein		5g
Vitamin A		6%DV
Vitamin C		0%DV
Calcium		10%DV
Iron		4%DV

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