Description
A delicious and creamy Pineapple Cheese Ball that is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and crushed pineapple.
- Add the chopped pecans, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg