Ingredients
- 2 8 Ounce Packages Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ Cup Crispy Bacon Finely Chopped
- ¼ Cup Green Onions Finely Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1 Cup Pecans Finely Chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon pieces, green onions, garlic powder and dried parsley. (DO NOT add the pecans)
- Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Place the cheese mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll to form a ball and then slow roll to shape into a football.
- Wrap the cheese ball fully in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until the cheese ball is set.
- Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap, roll it in chopped pecans until fully covered and place on a serving platter.
- Using sour cream and a piping bag, pipe the football laces on the top of the cheese ball.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels and veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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