Pepperoni Football

Name: Pepperoni Football
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 8-oz. blocks cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 c. shredded mozzarella; 1 c. finely grated Parmesan; 1 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 c. mini pepperoni; 1 slice mozzarella, cut into thin strips; Crackers, for serving

Published: Sep 27, 2016

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

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There's no pizza crust, but there is a lot of cheese. This recipe was inspired by Mom on Time Out.

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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
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups
mini pepperoni
1
slice mozzarella, cut into thin strips
Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In 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.
2. Step 2Transfer 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.