Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Ball
Combine two game day favorites into one tasty appetizer. This cheese ball is loaded with pepperoni pizza flavor. It is easy to make, fun to serve, and is sure to be a hit. It is perfect for tailgates, but it is also great as a starter for a party. There really is no bad time to make a delicious cheese ball!
Servings: 24 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 ounces pepperoni
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- more pepperoni, fresh herbs, and/or Parmesan cheese for coating the cheese ball
Instructions
- Pulse 8 ounces mozzarella cheese and 3 ounces pepperoni in the food processor until they are in small pieces.
- Add 16 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Process until ready combined. Scoop cheese onto plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Shape into a nice ball and then coat in more pepperoni or roll in fresh herbs and grated Parmesan. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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