Cheesy Football

Prep time 15 min
Total time 3 hr 15 min
Makes 3-1/2 cups spread or 30 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredients
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
2 Tbsp. pimiento strips (optional)
RITZ Crackers

Directions

BEAT first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in onions. Refrigerate several hours.

FORM into football shape; coat with nuts.

ADD pimientos for the lacing. Serve with crackers.

From Kraft Foods.