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football shaped cheeseball

Football Shaped Cheeseball Recipe: Fun for Game Day Gatherings


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A fun and festive football-shaped cheeseball perfect for game day.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese.
  2. Add green onions, pecans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into a football shape.
  5. Roll the cheeseball in bacon bits to coat.
  6. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
  • Use different cheeses for varied flavor.
  • Can be made a day ahead.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: football shaped cheeseball, game day appetizer, party food