Description
A creamy and zesty cheese ball shaped like a football, perfect for game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup crumbled turkey bacon or smoked chicken strips
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup crushed crackers (for coating)
- Additional crackers for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, turkey bacon, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a football shape and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Remove from the fridge, unwrap, and roll in the crushed crackers to coat. Serve with additional crackers on the side.
Notes
Adjust jalapeños based on spice tolerance; room temperature ingredients make mixing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Jalapeño, Cheese Ball, Game Day, Appetizer, Football Party