pineapple cheese ball

Name: Pineapple Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 - (8 oz each) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 - (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped bell pepper (red, green or combination); 3 tablespoon(s) finely chopped green onion; 2 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt, or to taste; 2 cup(s) chopped pecans, divided

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Oct 20, 2011

Another variation of a cheese ball that is great for holidays and parties. I usually like to make a few different flavors of cheese balls for variety. This picture from tasteofhome.com shows what it should look like.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield Makes about 3 cups of cheese spread

Ingredients

2 - (8 oz each) packages cream cheese, softened
1 - (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red, green or combination)
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
2 cups chopped pecans, divided

How To Make pineapple cheese ball

Step 1

Combine cream cheese, drained crushed pineapple, chopped bell pepper, chopped green onion, seasoned salt, and 1 cup chopped pecans.

Step 2

Line a small mixing bowl with plastic wrap; pour mixture into the plastic lined bowl. Bring the excess plastic wrap up over the mixture and press so it will be flat and level. When set, remove from bowl and remove plastic wrap.
Step 3

Just before serving roll pineapple cheese ball in remaining cup of pecans. Place cheese mound, flat side down, on your serving dish and surround it with assorted veggies and crackers.
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