Pigskin Cheese Ball (Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball)

Pigskin Cheese Ball (Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 122.1
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.8 mg
  • Sodium: 352.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 9.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Pigskin Cheese Ball (Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball) calories by ingredient


Introduction

This simple cheese ball is a touchdown! Everyone will love it at your next football game party. This simple cheese ball is a touchdown! Everyone will love it at your next football game party.
Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

    1 tbsp dried parsley
    2 tsp dried chives
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1⁄2 tsp dry mustard
    1⁄4 tsp dill
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1 packages (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
    1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
    2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    1/2 cup sliced almonds
    1 roasted red pepper, sliced into strips

Directions

Combine all herbs and spices in a large bowl.
Mix in the cream cheese, then gently fold in the bacon and Cheddar cheese.
Shape into two footballs, then gently roll in the almonds.
Arrange the strips of roasted red pepper on the cheese balls to resemble laces on a football. Trim them if necessary.
Refrigerate for an hour.
Serve with whole-wheat cracker or vegetables.

Serving Size: 24 servings (2 tablespoons each)

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Will use turkey bacon. I can cook it crisp! - 6/18/21


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    Fun recipe - 6/18/21


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    very nice and decorative - 6/14/21


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    going to see about this one. - 12/27/20


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    Festive - 11/18/20