Game Day Jalapeno & Bacon Pimento Cheese Ball
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 8 oz finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz jar diced pimento
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 oz real bacon bits
  • freeze-dried chives
Instructions
  1. Cut the top off your jalapeno pepper and take out the seeds and ribs
  2. Finely mince the jalapeno.
  3. In a large bowl, combine your softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, pimento, mayo, onion powder, worcestershire sauce and jalapeno.
  4. Once everything is combined, turn your mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold into the shape of a football.
  5. Place your cheese football into the fridge to set.
  6. Once set, place your pimento cheese ball onto a serving tray and cover it with real bacon bits
  7. Use the freeze dried chives to form the laces on the football.
  8. Serve with a side of football shaped pretzels
Recipe by Where's Amanda? at https://www.wheresamanda.com/how-to-throw-a-perfect-tailgate-at-your-place-dinner-party/