Football cheese ball recipe for game day

Football Cheese Ball

prep time
makes
10 servings

Because the only thing better than a cheese ball is a football-shaped cheese ball. Our simple football cheese ball recipe is perfect for sharing with friends during the big game!

Really wow your fellow football fans when you show up with this delectable appetizer. It’s just some cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion and a little bit of spices, shape it into a football then BAM—you have a spread-worthy treat for the books!

We used cheddar cheese but really you could use any cheese for this recipe. Maybe try a mild white cheddar or really get them guzzling down those beers and use a pepper jack! It’s so versatile.

Football Cheese Ball Recipe

what you'll need
  • 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp horseradish, prepared
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 oz pecan pieces
Nutrition Facts
Football Cheese Ball Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 242mg 10%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 18%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes to a food processor. Blend until combined but still has a bit of texture. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
  2. Place 2 Tbsp of cheese mixture in a resealable bag and set aside.
  3. Form remaining cheese into the shape of a football on a serving plate. Press the pecan pieces into the sides of the cheese, completely covering the cheese. Cut a small hole in the corner of the resealable bag containing the 2 Tbsp of cheese. Pipe "laces" onto the top of the "football."
  4. Serve with crackers or pita chips. Play ball!
Cheryl Says

Prepared horseradish is different from horseradish sauce. If you use the sauce instead, your cheese ball will be softer and have less kick.

Football cheese ball recipe for game day

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