Pineapple Cheese Ball

By Makinze GorePublished: Dec 20, 2019

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

3.7

3 Ratings

Emily Hlavac Green

Yields:

16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

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Ingredients

2
(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups
crushed pineapple, well drained
2
green onions, thinly sliced
1
small green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tsp.
seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups
chopped toasted pecans, divided

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pineapple, green onions, peppers, ½ cup pecans, salt, and black pepper. Place mixture on plastic wrap shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and place inside a bowl to help keep shape. Refrigerate until well chilled, 2 hours.
2. Step 2When ready to serve, place remaining 1 ½ cup pecans on a large plate. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in pecans to coat outside well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3Serve with crackers.