Description
A savory cheese ball with the sweet flavor of pineapple and the crunch of pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Add crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap 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 fruit.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor.
- Chill the cheese ball overnight for enhanced taste.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball, cheese ball, appetizer