Super Bowl Cheese Football
Score big at your next game-day gathering with this irresistibly festive *Super Bowl Cheese Football*! Perfectly blending creamy softened cream cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, tangy ranch seasoning, and crunchy pecans, this sensational party appetizer is shaped like a football to steal the spotlight on your snack table. It’s topped with crumbled bacon and pecans for a savory crunch and finished with mozzarella string cheese “laces” to complete the sporty look. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this crowd-pleaser pairs effortlessly with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies for an MVP-worthy dip. Whether you're hosting fans or foodies, this creative, cheesy delight guarantees winning flavor in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp Green onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 1 stick Mozzarella string cheese
- 0 Crackers or pretzels (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, ranch seasoning mix, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
Step 2
Shape the cheese mixture into a football shape on a serving platter. Use your hands to smooth out the surfaces.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix the crumbled bacon and chopped pecans together.
Step 4
Gently press the bacon and pecan mixture onto the surface of the cheese football, covering it entirely.
Step 5
Take the mozzarella string cheese and cut it into thin strips to create the 'lace' for the football. Arrange the strips on top of the cheese football to resemble the stitching of a football.
Step 6
Refrigerate the cheese football for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the shape to firm up.
Step 7
Serve with crackers, pretzels, or veggies for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (645.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3216.5 |
| Total Fat 266.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 93.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 535.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6232.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.4g | |
| Protein 168.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1917.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2166.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories