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A Football Cheese Ball covered in chopped nuts and bacon, decorated with cheese strips to resemble football laces, sits on a wooden platter surrounded by assorted crackers—perfect for your next game day spread.
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5 from 6 votes

Football Cheese Ball

If you are looking for the super bowl party appetizer, make this Football Cheese Ball. Serve it with your favorite crackers for an impressive recipe.
Prep Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $13.21, $1.10 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 ounce Ranch Seasoning 1 packet
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 3 Green Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Bacon divided
  • ⅓ cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 Slices Provolone Cheese

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix in ½ teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ounce ranch seasoning until combined.
  • Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 chopped green onions, and ½ cup bacon.
  • Shape the cheese mixture into a football shape.
  • Combine the remaining ½ cup bacon and ? cup chopped pecans, then press the mixture onto the outside of the cheese ball.
  • Cut 2 slices provolone cheese into thin strips and place them on top of the cheese ball to look like football laces.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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