Cheesy Football

photo by:kraft

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.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

3 hr 15 min

servings

total:

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

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

1/4

tsp. pepper

green onions, chopped

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Tbsp. pimiento strips

RITZ Crackers

Make It

BEAT first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in onions. Refrigerate several hours.

FORM into football shape; coat with nuts.

ADD pimentos for the lacing. Serve with crackers.

Kraft Kitchens 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 1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits for the pecans.

Substitute

Substitute chopped PLANTERS Mixed Nuts for the pecans.

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dagmlg1018

posted:10/4/2006

I made this for the super-bowl and it was great. So easy to make, very cute, and tasted great too. The husband loved it, I will definitely make again!

rhunt328

posted:5/30/2006

I liked this recipe other than it was too much Miracle Whip. When I make this next time, I will probably only use 1/4 cup.

avon20

posted:5/10/2006

This was a fun and easy appetizer to make for superbowl Sunday. Everyone thought it was cute and tasted good.

cherylmesa

posted:5/3/2006

I took this to a Super Bowl Party and it was loeved by all and gone in a flash. It was very easy and very tastie.

cpreynolds

posted:3/4/2006

I made this for Super Bowl and it was a big hit. Didn't use as much onions as called for in the recipe and it was still good.

a cook

posted:2/24/2006

made this at our superbowl party...everybody loved it, it was the favorite of the night!! Everyone seemed to like it best with triscuits.

JudyAnn0928

posted:2/17/2006

I made this for our SuperBowl Party and everyone loved it. They liked it with crackers and celery. It was very creamy and easy to spread and dip. A real "winner".

blueblazes

posted:2/14/2006

I have not had time to try this yet, as I just registered here a few minutes ago, but I like the ingredients and ease of preperation. I especially like making cakes, and sometimes like to cook elaborate, but mostly like quick and easy. I love to entertain, but do not do this very often. Like the idea of getting recipes by e-mail. Thanks.

tscoggins

posted:2/9/2006

I made this for our Superbowl Party, it was surprisingly very easy to make. I served ritz crackers with it, and it was a huge hit. I will definately make this again.

mrst.

posted:2/6/2006

this was a very easy recipe and I knew it would be a hit because my family likes cheese balls. We used wheat crackers and fritos scoops. Next time i will just shape into ball, not football shape. the celery was not a big hit with the cheeseball...everyone preferred the veggies plain.