Cheesy Football
Score a touchdown at your next gathering with this crowd-pleasing Cheesy Football, the ultimate game-day appetizer! This irresistible cheese ball combines creamy softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty ranch dressing mix, all elevated by savory bacon and fresh green onions. Shaped into a festive football, it's coated with a crunchy layer of sliced almonds and finished with string cheese laces for the perfect pigskin presentation. Quick to prep in just 20 minutes and served with crackers or crisp veggies, this make-ahead recipe is the MVP of any party spread. Whether it’s for the Super Bowl or a casual tailgate, this Cheesy Football is sure to be a winning play for your taste buds and your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 2 Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 String cheese
- 1 package Crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
Add the chopped green onions and crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a football. Use your hands to smooth and perfect the shape.
Wrap the cheese football completely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
Once chilled, remove the cheese football from the plastic wrap. Press the sliced almonds into the surface of the cheese football to create a decorative crust.
Use a piece of string cheese to create the laces of the football on top. Cut the string cheese into thin strips and arrange them in the shape of traditional football laces.
Sprinkle chopped parsley around the base for added color and garnish.
Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 454.7 g | 583% | |
| Saturated Fat | 191.9 g | 960% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1045 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 9254 mg | 402% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 229.0 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2764 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3555 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
