Football Cheese Ball

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Football Cheese Ball

How to Make The Perfectly, Delicious BBQ Bacon Ranch Football Recipe! Loaded with Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Pecans and Made into the Shape of Football.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 slices Bacon prepared and diced, divided
  • cup Chopped Pecans
  • cup chopped fresh parsley leaves divided
  • 2 packages packages cream cheese room temperature, (8 ounces each)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 ounce Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix (1 package)
  • cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 stick string cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans and 3 Tbsp parsley; set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cheddar cheese, Ranch Seasoning, BBQ Sauce, remaining bacon and parsley and mix until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. 
  3. Cover cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 
  4. Remove cheese mixture from refrigerator and place until serving platter. Shape into football. Pat bacon, pecan and parsley mixture to top and side of cheese ball so it stays on. 
  5. Pull part string cheese and place on top of cheese ball so it forms the shoe lace. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 577IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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