Red Friday Recipes: Football-Shaped Cheese Ball

2 (8 oz. pkg) Cream Cheese, softened

3 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 pkg Hy-Vee Ranch Dressing mix

1 LB bacon, diced, cooked and drained (into large crumbles)

1/2 cup minced Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, minced

1 bunch green onions, finely sliced

1/3 cup fresh oregano, minced

Steps:

• in a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and dressing mix
• form into one large ball or two smaller bowls
• refrigerate for at least one hour
• combined minced fresh herbs
• ensure bacon is cooked and at room temperature
• using gloved hands shape the chilled cheese ball into a football shape
• use the cooked bacon on the out side of the top of the ball by patting onto the cheese
• use the  minced fresh herbs on the bottom of the ball to represent the field, patting herb mixture on the bottom
• serve with toasted bread chips or crackers