RITZ Cheesy Football

By kscribner

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 5 hr 15 min
Makes: 4 cups spread or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp.

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
• 2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
• RITZ Crackers

Details

Servings 32
Adapted from kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

BEAT cheeses and dressing with mixer until blended.

ADD onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.

FORM into football shape on serving plate; coat with bacon bits. Add pimento strips for "lacing." Serve with crackers.

Substitute

Substitute chopped toasted PLANTERS Pecans or Walnuts, PLANTERS Slivered Almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for the bacon bits.

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese and MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.