Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball
This pepperoni pizza football cheese ball is the ultimate game day snack that everyone crowds around. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with pizza flavor, it disappears before kickoff.
Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup finely chopped pepperoni
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni for coating
Optional chives or mozzarella strips for football laces
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.Mix in mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder until well combined.Fold in chopped pepperoni evenly.Chill the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes until firm.Shape the mixture into a football on parchment paper.Press chopped pepperoni onto the outside as a coating.Add cheese or chive laces, chill briefly, and serve.