Best Football Cheeseball With Herbed Crackers Recipes

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FOOTBALL CHEESEBALL WITH HERBED CRACKERS



Football Cheeseball with Herbed Crackers image

Get ready for the big game with this football-shaped cheeseball.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer,cheese,Party Favourites

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb(s) cream cheese, softened
8 oz sharp Cheddar, shredded
¾ tsp hot sauce
¾ tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1 medium shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme
1 9.1-oz box whole-wheat crackers, such as Wheat Thins
1 ¼ cups walnuts
1 piece white string cheese
Vegetable crudites, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and shallots in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with a second sheet of plastic wrap and form into a football shape. Wrap up in the plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine the butter, rosemary and thyme in a small bowl and microwave until melted.
  • Lay the crackers out on two baking sheets. Brush the tops with about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the herb butter. Bake until fragrant and a shade darker, about 10 minutes. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to eat. (The crackers can be made up to 2 days ahead.)
  • Toss the walnuts with the remaining herb butter and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool completely, then finely chop.
  • Unwrap the cheese ball and cover completely with the walnuts. Transfer to a serving dish. Separate the string cheese into strands and arrange them to look like the laces on a football. Serve with the herbed crackers and crudites.

FOOTBALL CHEESE BALL



Football Cheese Ball image

Your pigskin party isn't complete without this cute and tasty cheese ball! Serve with your favorite crackers.

Provided by AMYRICHARDSON25

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
½ slice American cheese, sliced into strips

Steps:

  • Mix together the cream cheese, shredded Cheddar, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and taco seasoning mix in a large bowl. Press the cheese mixture into a ball, turn it out onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Use the plastic wrap to press the cheese ball into the shape of a football by flattening the ball and rounding each end. Place the cheese football on a plate, arrange the strips of American cheese like laces on the top of the cheese football. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BACON-COVERED CHEESY FOOTBALL



Bacon-Covered Cheesy Football image

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.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 5h15m

Yield Makes 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
2 Tbsp. pimento strips
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Beat first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended.
  • Add onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
  • Form into football shape on serving plate; coat with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for the lacing. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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