LOADED PIZZA CHEESE BALL
A plate of pretzels and this Loaded Pizza Cheese Ball is the perfect snack to munch on during game days. It is so easy to customize this easy appetizer with your favorite pizza toppings!
Author: Insidebrucrewlife/Photo credit to insidebrucrewlife.com
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked finely crumbled sausage
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
- ½ cup finely diced green pepper
- 1 - 14 ounce can petite diced garlic & olive oil Red Gold tomatoes, drained very well
- 1 - 5 ounce bag of mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Stir together the cream cheese, garlic, oregano, red pepper, and parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add the cheeses, sausage, bacon, green pepper, and tomatoes and gently stir until completely mixed in.
- Place a piece of saran wrap on the counter and spoon the mixture into the center. Wrap the saran wrap around the cheese mixture shaping it into a ball.
- Place another piece of saran wrap on top and roll into a ball. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Dump the pepperoni onto a plate and spread out. Place the chilled cheese ball on top and use your hands to cover the cheese ball completely in pepperonis.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers and pretzels.
