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Football Cheese Ball– Easy Football Snack Tray Inspiration
Michelle Carter

Football Cheese Ball

Elevate your game day spread with this savory, high-protein football-shaped cheese ball. Combining the creamy richness of sharp cheddar and cream cheese with aromatic notes of garlic and fresh green onions, this crowd-pleaser is shaped into a classic football form and crusted with toasted almonds and turkey-based crispies. It is a naturally gluten-free, keto-friendly, and alcohol-free snack that is as impressive to look at as it is delicious to eat. Perfect for serving with sliced cucumber or celery sticks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup turkey-based crispy sprinkles (as a garnish)

Method
 

  1. Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, half of the green onions, salt, and garlic powder.
  3. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until the mixture is uniform.
  4. Lay out a piece of plastic wrap, place the cheese mixture in the center, and fold the plastic over it, molding it into a football shape.
  5. Chill the ball in the refrigerator for at least two hours to firm up.
  6. Once firm, remove the plastic and roll the cheese ball in the finely chopped almonds and turkey-based crispies until fully coated.

Notes

Keep the cheese ball refrigerated until ready to serve for the best structural integrity.
Serve with cucumber rounds, celery sticks, or low-carb cheese crisps to maintain a keto-friendly snack tray.
Add a dash of Greek yogurt for extra protein if desired.