Warning! You will not be able to stop eating this flavor-packed cheese ball! It's just so good, and when shaped to form a football, makes the perfect party appetizer for your game day party.
Ingredients
2 8 ounces packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with habanero or jalapeno peppers (3 ounces) (reserve 5 shreds of cheese for football laces at the end)
½ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded if desired, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt
pinch cayenne pepper
8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
Assorted crackers
Assorted veggie dippers such as carrots, cucumbers, celery, and/or sweet peppers
Instructions
In a large bowl beat together the first 10 ingredients (through the cayenne) until well combined. Cover and chill 30 to 60 minutes or until easy to handle.
Shape cheese mixture into a ball and coat in bacon. Transfer to a serving platter. Shape into a football shape. Decorate with reserved cheese shreds to look like football laces. Serve with assorted crackers and veggie dippers.
Recipe by Cooking TV Recipes at https://cookingtv-channel.com/spicy-cheese-football/