Football Cheese ball

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    4641 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Football Cheese ball

This football cheese ball will take pride of place at your next game day!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 pounds 2 cream cheese packages 16 oz cream cheese (16 oz)
  • 1 cup (140g) shredded chicken breast finely
  • ½ cup (117g) shredded cheddar cheese finely
  • ½ cup (114g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
  • ¼ cup (60g) bacon bits
  • 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans to coat
  • 2 slices mozarella or white cheddar cheese use more if you like
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Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese, chicken breast, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and bacon bits in a large bowl using a wooden spoon until smooth. Cover and allow to chill for one hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Cut and place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and transfer the chilled cream cheese mixture to the center of the plastic wrap. Close up the edges and first form it into a ball shape and the a football shape. Put the wrapped ball in the fridge for about 2 hours hours.
  3. Chop the pecans and spread them on a large platter. Remove the cream cheese ball from the refrigerator, take off the plastic wrap, and working quickly and carefully so the shape is maintained, roll the ball in the chopped pecan to coat all sides.
  4. Cut the cheese slices into football laces for the centre and the end. Place the longer slice horizontally along the center of the football, and decorate with the small slices horizontally on top.
  5. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Make sure the chicken and cheese are finely shredded so they mix in well with the rest of the ingredients so every mouthful is flavor packed.
  • You can mix in the ingredients with a wooden spoon, hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Make sure to let cheese ball to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. That way it keeps firm..
  • Make sure to gently press the chopped pecans into the surface of the football to ensure they sticks.
  • Store - Place the cheese ball in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 4.641kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 89g (178%) Fat 451g (694%) Saturated Fat 251g (1255%) Polyunsaturated Fat 32g Monounsaturated Fat 120g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 1.264mg (0%) Sodium 4.604mg (0%) Potassium 1.75mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 16.434IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 1.313mg (0%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4641 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 4.641kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 89g 178%
Fat 451g 694%
Saturated Fat 251g 1255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g 188%
Monounsaturated Fat 120g 600%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 1.264mg 0%
Sodium 4.604mg 0%
Potassium 1.75mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 16.434IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 1.313mg 0%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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