Description
A delightful and creamy cheese ball with a sweet and savory mix of pineapple and cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Toss in the crushed pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup of pecans, chopped green bell pepper, green onion, and red pepper if desired. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Use a spatula or your hands to mix everything until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap and shape into a tight ball.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least an hour to firm up.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the remaining chopped pecans to coat.
- Serve with crackers, pretzel thins, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
Make sure to drain the pineapple well for the best texture. This cheese ball can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg