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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

4 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 reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 pkg. (3 oz.) real bacon bits
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers

Preparation

Beat first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended.
Add onions; mix well.
Refrigerate several hours.
Form cream cheese mixture into football shape on serving plate; coat evenly 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 and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese.

90952

Nutrition Information Nutrition per serving
Amount per serving Calories		190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
	Saturated Fat 6g
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 330mg
Carbohydrate 12g
	Dietary Fiber 0g
	Total Sugars 2g
	Added Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		6% DV
Vitamin C		0% DV
Vitamin D		0% DV
Calcium		8% DV
Iron		6% DV
Potassium		0% DV

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