Ingredients
16 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced green onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. Hot sauce
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
1/3 c. Crushed Pretzels
1 slice mozzarella or white cheddar cheese
Potato chips, for serving
Crackers, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Combine cream cheese, monterey jack. cheddar, about 2 tablespoons of green onion, garlic powder and hot sauce in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Beat with a hand mixer until evenly mixed and fluffy. Step 2Transfer cream cheese mixture to your serving platter and form cream cheese mixture into a football shape. Press crushed pretzels, remaining green onion and cooked bacon onto all sides of the football cheeseball. If the mixture is too thick, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it keeps it shape.Step 3Cut the slice of mozzarella into strips to create the laces. You’ll need one long strip and 3-5 smaller pieces. Step 4Top the football cheeseball with mozzarella laces and serve with crackers and chips.
