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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 MIRACLE WHIP 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 MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving:

  • Calories

    180

  • Total Fat

    13g

  •    Saturated Fat

    6g

  • Cholesterol

    30mg

  • Sodium

    380mg

  • Total Carbohydrate

    12g

  •    Dietary Fiber

    0g

  •    Total Sugars

    2g

  •       Includes Added Sugars

    n/a

  • Protein

    5g

  • Vitamin A

    6%DV

  • Vitamin C

    0%DV

  • Vitamin D

    n/a

  • Calcium

    10%DV

  • Iron

    4%DV

  • Potassium

    n/a

    • n/a indicates that data is not available

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