Pepperoni Cheese Ball
A football is always fun to throw, but it's not a great idea to put one in your mouth. Unless it's made of cheese and pepperoni like this one, of course.
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups mini pepperoni
- 1 slice mozzarella cut into thin strips
- crackers for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Stir together until completely combined.
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Transfer cream cheese mixture onto your serving platter and form into a football shape. Smooth top and top all over with a layer of mini pepperoni. Top with mozzarella "laces" and serve with crackers.
