Cheesy Football

Name: Cheesy Football
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 2 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; ¼ tsp. pepper; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 cup pecans; 2 Tbsp. pimiento strips; RITZ Crackers

What's more welcome at a game-day party than a cheese ball? A cheese ball that looks like it belongs in the game, of course. Three cheeses team up for some serious yum.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 30 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

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. pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Beat first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in onions.

Refrigerate several hours.

Form into football shape; coat with nuts. Add pimento strips for the football laces.

Serve with the crackers.

Recipe Tips

Size-Wise
Since this cheesy spread makes 30 servings, it's perfect to serve at your next gathering of family or friends.
Substitute
Substitute chopped mixed nuts or 1 pkg. (3 oz.) bacon bits for the chopped pecans.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with cut-up fresh vegetables, such as carrot sticks and celery sticks, in addition to the crackers.