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I can’t wait for the Big Game this Sunday! It’s fun to invite friends over for a game time party, although in all honesty, I could do without the football and just watch the commercials and half time show. One year when Bryan had to work, I did this. I invited my girlfriends and their kids over. We chatted and snacked during the game and rated the commercials and half time show while the kids played video games in another room. Everyone declared it “the best football party ever.” The one thing we always have, no matter what type of football party we enjoy, is plenty of snacks. I load the table with Hot Wings, a cheese ball, chips, veggies, cookies, whatever I am in the mood to make. This year, while browsing through the Fresh Wings in the Walmart Deli, I decided to save time and pick up a pound of prepared wings.
When I arrived home and started thinking of all the snacks I planned to make, a light bulb went off in my head. Why not kill two birds with one stone and use some of my General Tso’s Wings in my cheese ball? The test recipe was a huge hit with the kids who each gave it a “two thumbs up.” The recipe might look a little complicated to make, but I can assure you it is not. I am all about simple recipes. Here’s what you need to make it:
I took a basic cheese ball recipe that had been passed down from my mom, who found it in a cookbook when I was a kid, and added the wings and some fresh parsley for a flavor boost. I molded mine into a football shape to add some extra “oomph.” It was easy to do by hand, just shape it into an oval, but it would be easier to use a football mold if one was available.
While I was preparing the cheese ball, the kids asked me not to use all the Hot Wings in my recipe, as they wanted to serve some of them as an appetizer during dinner. I have to say, I love it when my dinners come together quickly and easily.
This recipe is easily adaptable too. Don’t like blue cheese? Substitute another type! I do suggest a stronger flavored cheese. Don’t like pecans? Leave them off! Not a parsley fan? Substitute chives. I think this would also be good substituting the buffalo boneless wings.
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1.4 cup EACH chopped onion & chopped parsley
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces General Tzo’s Chicken Wings, chopped into pieces
- Mix cream cheese, blue cheese,Worcestershire sauce and cheddar cheese until blended. Stir in onion, parsley and wings. Shape into an oval (for football) and top with pecans. Add sliced fresh mozzarella for football stripes.
Do you have any favorite game time snacks or any special ways you prepare Deli Wings?
Such a great idea!! Perfect for the big game!! And those wings? YUM! I love that they are grab and go, and Walmart & Tyson, eliminate most of the work for me! #client
I have ate those wings before and they are delicious. I actually blogged about turning them into hot wing sliders last year. So yuM!
I’ve yet to meet a wing that I don’t like. We often experiment with odd combinations. General Tso is a good next up I think.
This sounds yummy. Wings are always a hit at a party. I think we’re going to a party this weekend. You’re right, it’s all about the food, the halftime show and the commercials!
WEren’t those SO good?! I ordered them too and was SO pleased. Love your layout!
I LOVE General Tso’s chicken and this looks so amazing! Definetley a recipe to try out!
These sound absolutely delicious. I know cheeseballs are a hit with any game party I’ve been too.
Yum! I just love chicken wings!! I’ve been wanting to try making a cheese ball myself but never really had an occasion for it.
Definitely looks like nice easy ideas for this Sunday’s game. No messes!
Hubby would LOVE these and so would my other Superbowl guests. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE your game day food ideas. Cheeseballs are always a hit at our parties. I’ll have to give yours a try, too.
This looks like such a flavorful and delicious recipe. It’s perfect for watching football next weekend.
The wings and the cheese ball both look so good. Perfect for game day!
We love chicken wings here. We tend to double bake them and make our own sauces so we can skip all the breading and extra fat from the restaurants. I am a sucker for a good cheese ball/dip. This sounds super yummy.
I was thinking on grilling them. But you are right I need to go to Walmart and rid myself of cooking!
Sounds like an easy enough recipe! General Tso’s is my favorite sauce, never thought of adding to wings. So many great game day recipes!
The wings cheese ball sounds great. I will need to check out the wings at WalMart.
Okay, so that is super adorable and I think I very well may make that for our Superbowl party. My son will get a kick out of it, and it will make our day a little easier. A pivotal member of our family won’t be home with us that day, so I’m trying to make it as fun as possible.
YUM- this looks so good 🙂 Perfect for the superbowl!
We like getting wings from the deli at Walmart. What a great idea for game day.
This looks great! I can’t believe the super bowl is almost here!
You did a great job and it all looks so good.I love anything that looks like it took time and effort but did not lol.
’tis the season for football and wings! I’ve got a house full of people who love both, so they’d love this post too! 🙂
Great ideas for the big game! I’m definitely picking up some wings.
Drool! We are HUGE fans of General Tso’s Chinese. I have never had it wing form, but I know we would love these too!
This looks like a winner. I’d have to swap out the bleu cheese for something else bc I can’t get my guys to go for the bleu lol
I don’t really care about the Super Bowl but I would definitely watch if it meant I could eat those! They look amazing!
My husband saw this over my shoulder and said yep we are doing that! We don’t watch games here but we sure can eat like we do! Love this!
Those chicken wings look delicious. They are a must in every party.
Oh my goodness, that sounds simply amazing! Gonna have to try this one out!
I have never had a cheese ball! I never knew what they were. This looks delicious and simple.
The cheese football fits the theme perfectly! The chicken wings are so easy to pick up in a pinch! It’s very convenient.
Clever to put in a football shape for the big game! I always can go for General Tso’s chicken!
The cheese ball is such a fun idea. We normally do a chili dip in the slow cooker. I need to branch out and do something more fun.
Chicken wings does seem to be the food of choice. Love the cheese ball/
This looks good for Super Bowl parties. I need to and get some to make for my guests.
This looks like a great recipe for the big game and since my beloved Patriots are playing I’m going to make these.
This looks really good. What a good idea to combine the two. Perfect for a party.
I’m still putting a menu together for our Superbowl party. I think my family would give this two thumbs up also!
I’m all about the commercials and foods when it comes to the big game. Can’t wait to try out some new recipes this weekend!
The commercials are always so much fun.
We love General Tso’s chicken in our house, so they would be great for the big game.
How smart and great looking is this!? Brought a smile to my face right off! Saving the recipe too
Oh my gosh those wings look DELICIOUS!!! I could definitely go for some for lunch or dinner, shoot I’ll do both today lol
We are huge football fans in my house but this year sadly we aren’t having a Superbowl party although I intend to still make lots and lots of goodies. I love the idea of making General Tso cheese ball!
I think I see a big part of my Super Bowl spread! Thanks so much for sharing this. I like to have a variety of nom noms at my parties. 😉
I’m with you, I like the commercials LOL This sounds delish – I have used Walmart’s regular wings several times for various gatherings and they’ve always been a hit!
These look delicious. My husband loves General Tso’s so we will have to check this out.
We are planning our Super Bowl food! Chicken wings are definitely on our menu!
I think chicken wings should be a staple at EVERY super bowl party 🙂
That would be PERFECT for me to serve at our super bowl party this weekend. What an awesome idea.