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Football Shaped Cheese Ball

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Description

This football shaped cream cheese ball is the perfect addition to any super bowl party.

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball

  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/3 cup  jalapeño-stuffed Castelvetrano olives
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sliced pepperoni or salami
  • 1 slice provolone cut into thin strips
  • Crackers for serving

For the Board

  • Football Cheese Ball
  • Pretzels
  • Blackberries
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Brie bites
  • Babybel cheese
  • Caprese Skewers
  • Dip
  • Bell Peppers sliced
  • Salami

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, olives, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Using your hands, shape the cream cheese mixture into a football-shaped oval. Transfer to the center of a plate and cover in a single layer of pepperoni.
  • Top with provolone pieces in the shape of football laces. Refrigerate for at least at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving and place plate in the center of a large board. Add crackers around the cheese ball.
  • Add blackberries and dip to small bowls and place on opposite corners of the board. Fan the peppers out around the dip and fan the Babybel around the berries. Add the caprese skewers and strawberries to the empty corners, then fill in the rest of the board with salami, raspberries, pretzels, and brie bites, being sure to separate like colors.
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