Description
A delicious and creamy cheese ball made with crushed pineapple and pecans, perfect for any party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup additional pecans for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Using an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk, blend everything until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- 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, until firm.
- Once chilled, unwrap and roll the cheese ball in the additional chopped pecans, coating it evenly on all sides.
- Place on a serving platter and serve with crackers or fresh-cut veggies.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball