How to Make Football Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

Football season is here, and that means it's time to start planning game day snacks! One delicious and festive option for your next game day gathering is the Football Cheese Ball. This savory and creamy appetizer is shaped like a football and is packed with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any football party spread.

Made with a blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a variety of seasonings, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit with all of your guests. The creamy texture...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • 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

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg