This post is sponsored by Tillamook. All comments and opinions are my own.
Every great game day comes down to the plays, the people, and the spread. If you want to be the watch party MVP, a standout centerpiece is a must. I love giving my guests a delicious reason to huddle up at the snack table!
This year, the winning play is that Football-Shaped Cheese Ball featuring premium Tillamook products. It’s super easy to prepare and the presentation is unbeatable.
If you want to make a dish that guests will still be raving about on Monday, you can’t cut corners on quality. That’s why I use the two essentials that make this recipe a total touchdown—Tillamook Cream Cheese Spreads and Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
The Foundation: Tillamook Cream Cheese Spreads
The base of any good cheese ball is the cream cheese, and Tillamook Cream Cheese Spread is a winning MVP for your starting lineup.
- Pure Quality: Tillamook makes their cream cheese spreads without gums, fillers, or stabilizers.
- The Texture: It has a thick, creamy, and smooth texture that is perfect for so many foods and recipes and is a must-have for my football-shaped centerpiece.
- Versatility: It’s not just for the cheese ball—it’s amazing on bagels, sandwiches, or even as a simple dip for your charcuterie board.
The Star Player: Tillamook Sharp Cheddar
Of course, you can’t have a cheese ball without a bold, flavorful cheddar, and Tillamook delivers that championship-level taste.
- Bold Flavor: This is a naturally aged cheddar that provides a sharp, full flavor you can actually taste.
- Convenience without Compromise: The block is incredibly easy to shred, giving you those fresh, flavorful bits.
- Rich & Melty: Whether you’re mixing it into the ball or melting it on top of sliders, it provides the rich flavor we all crave.
How to Style Your Game Day Masterpiece
Making this football-shaped snack is easier than you think. Prep takes less than 10 minutes and there’s absolutely no cooking required. A little mixing and some creativity yields a snackable, shareable game day centerpiece that is sure to be a hit at your big game gathering.
Ingredients
Method
- Place the cheddar cheese, cream cheese spreads, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix to combine.
- Spoon the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and wrap to cover completely. Once covered you can use your hands to press and form the mixture into the shape of a football.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- About 20 minute before serving, take the cheese ball from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap and gently press the finely chopped pecans into the cheese ball, covering all sides.
- Cut the mozzarella into strips and place on top of the cheese ball to resemble laces.
- Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.
The Tillamook Difference: Delicious Dairy Since 1909
Farmer owned since 1909, Tillamook has been committed to crafting high-quality dairy products with the best ingredients, grounded in a cooperative of multi-generation farmer-owners who treat the land, cows, and people with care.
Tillamook naturally ages its cheddar, makes extra creamy ice cream and is committed to quality. Tillamook is all in on making delicious dairy products that you love—from cheese to ice cream to cream cheese, they make over 200 different dairy products.
More than a century later, Tillamook remains dedicated to making delicious products the right way while continuing to grow with purpose—and keeping its core values at the center of everything it does.
Ready to elevate your game day spread? You can find a variety of delicious Tillamook products at your local Publix. Stock up now and ensure all your meals and snacks are made with uncompromising quality.
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