Best 2 Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball Recipes

If you’re looking for a fun and easy appetizer to serve at your next party or get-together, look no further than the pepperoni pizza football cheese ball. This delicious and festive dish is sure to be a hit with everyone, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a cheese ball that looks like a football and tastes like your favorite pizza.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPERONI PIZZA FOOTBALL CHEESE BALL

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Found on Mom on Time Out blog, easy to make and looks so cute, a fun appetizer for football season, cook time is setting time, serving is just a guess. I printed the recipe as I found it, but I did make a minor change - didn't add the pepperoni to the cream cheese as felt it would be to much and did add a small amount of chopped jalapeno for a bit of a bite

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories For Large Groups

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 cheeseball, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
8 ounces finely shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 (5 ounce) bags mini pepperoni slices, divided
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained and patted dry

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Mix in half of the pepperoni slices, green onions, bacon, and pimientos.
Line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into bowl. Press mixture into bowl so that it takes on the shape of the bowl. Use the ends of the plastic wrap to wrap up the cheeseball firmly. Transfer the wrapped cheese ball to a cutting board and use your hands to shape it into a football.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and cover with remaining pepperoni, pressing gently to adhere.
Serve with pretzels, bread sticks, crackers, and veggies.

PEPPERONI CHEESE BALL

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Make and share this Pepperoni Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package pepperoni slices
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 large green onions, chopped fine

Steps:

Chop pepperoni and onions very fine. (I use a food processor for the whole process).
Mix in cheese with pepperoni and onions.
Add tabasco and mix again.
Form into a ball with hands.
If wanted, can roll in crushed pecans.
Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 672.3, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.2

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cheese ball will be. Use a good quality cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh Parmesan cheese.
Don't overmix the cheese ball. Overmixing will make the cheese ball tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
Chill the cheese ball before serving. This will help the cheese ball to firm up and make it easier to handle.
Serve the cheese ball with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include marinara sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pizza football cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for game day or any party. It is made with a combination of cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. The cheese ball is then rolled in bread crumbs and baked until golden brown. Serve the cheese ball with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!