Spicy Cheddar Cheese Football Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheddar Cheese Football
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened; 3 cups shredded aged Cheddar; 1 cup grated romano; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped in a food processor; 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped in a food processor; Sriracha sauce; Chips, veggies or hunks of crusty French bread, for serving

Servings: persons

Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
3 cups shredded aged Cheddar
1 cup grated romano
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped in a food processor
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped in a food processor
Sriracha sauce
Chips, veggies or hunks of crusty French bread, for serving

1
Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, romano, sour cream, hot sauce and Worcestershire in a bowl.
2
Using a handheld mixer, whip until combined.
3
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
4
Plop the cheese mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover in plastic wrap.
5
Using your hands, mold the cheese into a football shape.
6
Remove the plastic, cover evenly with the nuts and cranberries and, using Sriracha, draw football laces on top.
7
Set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
8
Serve with chips, veggies or hunks of crusty French bread.

993

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened, 3 cups shredded aged Cheddar, 1 cup grated romano, 3/4 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cheddar Cheese Football falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Football

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Variations & substitutions

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