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 time15 min
Total time4hr 15min
ServingsMakes 32 servings, 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. 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-Wise
This is the perfect appetizer to serve while watching the big game with friends. Since it serves 32, one recipe goes a long way! - Substitute
Substitute 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.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition 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 |
