Football Cheeseball
A fun, easy appetizer recipe that is super easy and perfect for game day snacking! Perfect Appetizer for the Super Bowl!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Refrigeration1 hour hr
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 179kcal
- 1 8 oz. block cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 mozerella string cheese
- Pita crackers or chips
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, and Rotel with a hand mixer until combined.
Pour onto sheet of plastic wrap and loosely wrap it up. Once wrapped, start to shape it into a football shape and place in refrigerator for at least one hour to chill.
Remove from refrigerator and carefully unwrap. Place onto serving dish. Reshape any areas, if necessary. Press chopped pecans all over to completely cover football shape.
Peel and cut string cheese to create laces of football and place on top of pecans.
Serve chilled with pita chips or pita crackers.
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.5mg