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A delicious plate of Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball

Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball

This fun and delicious cheese ball shaped like a football is perfect for game day or any gathering!
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 223
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Challenge cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 226 g finely shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 50 g shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 142 g mini pepperoni slices divided
  • 3 pieces green onions thinly sliced
  • 75 g chopped cooked bacon
  • 113 g diced pimientos drained and patted dry

Method
 

  1. Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Mix in half of the pepperoni slices, green onions, bacon, and pimientos.
  3. Line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into bowl. Press mixture into bowl so that it takes on the shape of the bowl.
  4. Use the ends of the plastic wrap to wrap up the cheeseball firmly. Transfer the wrapped cheese ball to a cutting board and use your hands to shape it into a football.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
  6. Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and cover with remaining pepperoni, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Serve with pretzels, bread sticks, crackers, and veggies.

Notes

This cheese ball can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Pair with your favorite snacks for a great presentation.