How To Make A Cheesy Football

Name: How to make a cheesy football
Ingredients: 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, such as philadelphia, softened; 1 9-ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese, such as kraft; ½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano; ½ cup dressing, such as miracle whip; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans, such as planters; 2 tablespoon pimento strips; crackers, such as ritz, for serving

Philadelphia Cream Cheese|Jan. 22, 2015 11:51 am EST

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This cheesy football dip is delicious, festive and includes three different cheeses that team up for some serious yum. Recipe courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

Servings

6

Ingredients

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, such as philadelphia, softened
1 9-ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese, such as kraft
½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
½ cup dressing, such as miracle whip
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, such as planters
2 tablespoon pimento strips
crackers, such as ritz, for serving

Directions

Beat the cream cheese, Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, dressing, and pepper with a mixer until blended. Stir in the onions. Refrigerate for several hours.
Form into a football shape; coat with nuts.
Add pimentos for the lacing. Serve with crackers.