RITZ Cheesy Football

Name: RITZ Cheesy Football
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 32
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. black pepper; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 pkg. real bacon bits; 2 Tbsp. pimiento strips; RITZ Crackers

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 time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 32 servings, 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. black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 pkg. (3 oz.) real bacon bits
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
RITZ Crackers

Directions

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-WiseThis is the perfect appetizer to serve while watching the big game with friends. Since it serves 32, one recipe goes a long way!
SubstituteSubstitute 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.