Super Bowl Cheese Football

I found this wonderful recipe on another site and then modified it a little. There were two recipes there and I chose this one to make because I prefer chopped nuts on a cheese ball. It is so pretty and great for the Super Bowl.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 20-30

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise or 1⁄2 cup Miracle Whip
• 1  tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
• 1  tablespoon green pepper (finely chopped)
• 1  cup  chopped pecans or 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 3  thin strips  sweet red peppers (for the lacing)
•  assorted  cracker

Directions

1. With an electric mixer beat the first four ingredients till blended.
2. Add onions and green pepper; mix well.
3. Refrigerate several hours.
4. Form into a football and coat with chopped nuts.
5. Add sweet red pepper strips for the lacing.
6. Serve with crackers.