Description
These bite-sized football-shaped cheeseballs are loaded with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning for the perfect game day snack.
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces brick-style cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- ¾ cup cooked bacon (finely chopped, divided)
- ½ cup toasted pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
- 1½ teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 slice white cheese (cut into very thin strips)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chopped chives, hot sauce (if using), and ¼ cup of the cooked bacon until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the cheese mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to portion the mixture, then shape each scoop into a small football with your hands.
- In a shallow dish, combine the toasted pecans and the remaining ½ cup of chopped bacon.
- Roll each cheeseball in the pecan-bacon mixture to coat evenly.
- Add football laces on top using thin strips of white cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball
- Calories: 76
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg