Description
This Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball is a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Perfect for gatherings, it features smooth cream cheese mixed with crushed pineapple, green peppers, and pecans, creating a deliciously unique appetizer that pairs wonderfully with assorted crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans, divided
- Assorted crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s creamy and smooth. Add the well-drained crushed pineapple, chopped green pepper, green onions, lemon-pepper seasoning, and seasoned salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Incorporate Pecans: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the mix.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Form the cheese mixture into a ball shape using your hands or a spatula. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors meld and the cheese firm up.
- Coat with Pecans: Before serving, spread the remaining chopped pecans on a flat surface. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the pecans, pressing gently to adhere the nuts to the cheese.
- Serve: Place the pecan-coated cheese ball on a serving platter. Surround with an assortment of crackers and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg