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Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe

This pineapple pecan cheese ball is a deliciously sweet and salty appetizer with a crunchy coating. Easy to prepare with a handful of simple ingredients!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese ball, cream cheese, dips, pecans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerator time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 392kcal
Author Sara Garska
Cost $10

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 ounces crushed pineapple 1 small can
  • 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1-2 Tablespoons seasoned salt to taste
  • 2 cups chopped pecans divided

Instructions

  • To Prep: Drain pineapple and chop pecans in food processor until crumb-like in texture.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in one cup of pecans, pineapple, onion, green pepper, and seasoned salt.
  • Chill for an hour or so until the cream cheese mixture is firm enough to shape into a ball
  • Roll the chilled cheese ball in the remaining cup of crushed pecans.
  • Cover and chill for a few hours, or overnight.

Notes

Nutrition values are provided as an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg