Cheesy Football

What's more welcome at a game-day party than a cheese ball? A cheese ball that looks like it belongs in the game, of course. Three cheeses team up for some serious yum.

Yield: 3 1/2 cups spread or 30 servings, about 2 tablespoons spread and 5 crackers each

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package Kraft Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper*
• 1 cup chopped Planters Pecans
• Ritz Crackers

Instructions

1. Beat cheeses and dressing in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
2. Add onions and pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
3. Form into football shape; roll in pecans. Garnish with pimiento strips or roasted red pepper strips for the "lacing," if desired.
4. Serve as a spread for the crackers.

Notes

* Substitute ground red pepper (cayenne) for the black pepper.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Kraft Heinz Company