Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
A delightful and creamy cheese ball featuring crushed pineapple and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup additional pecans for rolling
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Blend the ingredients together using an electric mixer or a whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands or a rubber spatula.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the additional chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve on a platter with assorted crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Drain the pineapple well to avoid a watery cheese ball.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 231mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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