Description
This delicious cream cheese pineapple cheese ball is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple very well drained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, very well-drained crushed pineapple, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Transfer the chilled mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into one large ball.
- Spread the finely chopped pecans on a plate and roll the cheese ball over the pecans, pressing gently so they fully coat the surface.
- Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg