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RITZ® Cheesy Football

Prep Time:
15 min

Total Time:
5 hr 15 min

Makes:
16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

What You Need

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

pimientos or roasted red pepper strips (optional)

RITZ Crackers

Make It

BEAT cheeses and dressing in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

ADD onions and black pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

PLACE on serving plate; form into football shape. Sprinkle evenly with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for "lacing." Serve with the crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

This is the perfect appetizer to serve while watching the big game with friends. Since it serves 16, one recipe goes a long way!

Substitute

Substitute PLANTERS Pecans, chopped toasted PLANTERS Walnuts, PLANTERS Slivered Almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for the bacon bits.

Variation

Prepare as directed, using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.

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Rated

by kafeene22288 on 11/23/2008
" I made this recipe for an appetizer party with my friends and everyone raved about it. Next time I will mix bacon into the ball as well as put it on the outside."