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How far in advance can you make a ham and cheese ball?<\/h3>Feel free to make your ham and cheese ball a few days ahead, but hold off on rolling it in the chopped pecans until shortly before serving. (If you roll the ball too far in advance, the pecans might get a little soggy.) Keep the ham and cheese ball tightly wrapped in the refrigerator until you're ready to roll and serve.

How else can you shape a ham and cheese ball?<\/h3>While we shaped our ham and cheese ball like a football, you can also make a regular sphere shape, or even a log, for gatherings that aren't football centric. Feel free to skip the Swiss \"laces\" if you shape it otherwise! Take inspiration from other great cheese ball recipes<\/a>.

What else can you serve with a ham and cheese ball?<\/h3>While club crackers and raw veggies such as snap peas, cucumbers and green bell peppers pair nicely with this ham and cheese ball, other options include saltines, pretzels, pita chips or butter crackers like Ritz. After you decide on the perfect contenders for each swipe of this ham and cheese spread, figure out more game day snacks<\/a> or appetizer recipes<\/a> you'll make to complete the lineup.

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Lauren Pahmeier<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Editor<\/i>"}],"CommentCount":7,"RatingCount":5,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"Easy to make - it was THE HIT of all the appetizers for the Super Bowl. Will make again.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/12\/2021 21:09","GUID":"660721dc044a4ca589108fb869fc14be","MemberId":9824014,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kathryn","SubmittedDate":"02\/12\/2021 21:09"},{"Comment":"Heather and those of you that can\u2019t use nuts to roll it in, here\u2019s a few suggestions: crisp crumbled bacon, pretzel food processed to desired crumb, ritz crackers or pita crackers crushed to desired crumb size","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2021 15:09","GUID":"fe05c8b2a2624b2280ca213d7d13444e","MemberId":2387419,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Mary Ellen","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2021 15:09"},{"Comment":"

Sounds great!!! Definitely will be making it for my ball party this coming Sunday!<\/p>

To Heather - Jan 23 asked for suggestions<\/p>

Ps - for those that can\u2019t have nuts.<\/p>

I will cover my cheeseball with Ritz crackers or pita crackers. ( food processor till crumbling , not too fine.<\/p>

Elaine.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/30\/2018 19:26","GUID":"12446d6ef30140068485ad6f66a8add0","MemberId":9418178,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Elaine","SubmittedDate":"01\/30\/2018 19:26"},{"Comment":"

Have never made it with those French's Dried Onions but give it a try. They come in a can on our canned vegetable aisle. Give them a little \"crush\" and sprinkle them over your football shape.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/27\/2018 22:35","GUID":"334097de00f14e88ba1b3282616480f4","MemberId":6379642,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shermanhenryfloyd","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2018 22:35"},{"Comment":"

Anyone have a suggestion as to what I could substitute for the pecans all over the cheeseball\/football? I have to be careful with any nuts, so was wondering what other kind of crunchy thing I could put all over the cheeseball???<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1453d9d745fc45d3868e9773ed4ac218","MemberId":9412929,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Heather","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2018 18:40"},{"Comment":"

Superbowl isn't so popular in Guadalajara, Mexico, where soccer is king. I made this today, leaving out the ham for our vegetarian guests, but found it a bit bland. So we tossed in some canned chipotles and fresh cilantro for zip, processed it all and shaped the football. The younger crown ate it with corn ships and absolutely loved it! Great idea, fun recipe. Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2017 17:44","GUID":"9A8689BB20C149068E0C042AE186EC88","MemberId":4183124,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"song_of_joy","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2017 17:41"},{"Comment":"

This is very tasty. I served to a few guys watching a football game. They loved it! I would definitely make it again. Might add a little kick to it like worcheshire sauce next time. Pecans were a nice addition.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2016 18:35","GUID":"C209B481353F443AA86FF21C7AE929D1","MemberId":3583996,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mrsh318","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2016 18:35"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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