Easy Three Cheese Football For Your Super Bowl Party

Transform the classic pecan-studded cheese ball into a festive game day football with this easy recipe from PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese. This creamy, three cheese spread is sure to get cheers from your fans. Best of all, it takes just minutes to whip up! We can’t wait to make this retro classic appetizer!

Easy Three Cheese Football
Courtesy of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

2 pkg.  (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
½ cup  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ cup  MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
¼ tsp.  pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup  chopped PLANTERS Pecans
2 Tbsp.  pimento strips
RITZ Crackers
 
DIRECTIONS:

Beat the first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in onions. Refrigerate several hours.

Form into football shape then coat with nuts.

Add pimentos for the lacing.

Serve with crackers.

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