Broccoli & cheeseball

A fun recipe for any football party! Shape into a football and let your family and friends enjoy!

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Ingredients

Instructions

Recipe Information

1 ½ cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
8 oz cream cheese (or dairy-free cream cheese), softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (or dairy-free shredded cheese)
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) OR crushed pretzels for coating

For decoration:

Thin strips of white cheese (like mozzarella string cheese) OR sour cream for football “laces”

Cook the broccoli in the microwave by placing broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 2–3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a microwave-safe plate or lid and microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, until tender and bright green. Drain any water, pat dry with a clean towel, and finely chop until almost rice-like in texture.
Mix the filling in a large bowl, by combining the chopped broccoli, softened cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and seasonings. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
Shape the mixture into a football by scooping it onto a piece of plastic wrap. Form into a football shape (oval with slightly pointed ends), the wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
Coat the football by rolling the chilled cheese ball in chopped nuts or crushed pretzels until fully covered.
Place on a serving platter and create football “laces” across the top with cheese strips or piped sour cream.
Serve with crackers, pretzels, cucumber slices, or celery sticks.

This football makes 12 servings. Each serving has: