This Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball couldn’t be any easier. Only 6 ingredients! Perfect for the Super Bowl!

Ham and Cheese Football - only 6 ingredients. Great for the big football game. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

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HAM AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

As I was asking my husband his opinion on this cheese ball he said he rarely meets a cheese ball he doesn’t like. This one is so simple and good! That’s why I love it. I have a couple of cheese balls on this site. You could make a football out of any of them like this Hawaiian Cheese Ball or even this sweet Peanut Butter Cheese Ball.

Ham and Cheese Football - only 6 ingredients. Great for the big football game. the-girl-who-ate-everything.comIf you’re not already planning your menu for the big game, you might want to check out all of the football food I have. It happens to be my favorite. It doesn’t have to be pretty, utensils are never required, and it’s dang good.

Ham and Cheese Football - only 6 ingredients. Great for the big football game. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

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Ham and Cheese Football - only 6 ingredients. Great for the big football game. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball

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This Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball couldn't be any easier. Only 6 ingredients!
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 32 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 packages, (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • Assorted crackers

Instructions
 

  • Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth.
  • Place mixture in plastic wrap and shape into a football; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Place pecans on a plate. Unwrap football and roll in nuts until covered. You can shape it more here too. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cut cheese into strips; arrange over the top for laces. Serve with crackers.

Notes

Source: Taste of Home
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Christy Denney

 

Ham and Cheese Football - only 6 ingredients. Great for the big football game. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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