Pineapple Cheese Ball

Today I’m sharing an easy and delicious appetizer that is always a crowd-pleaser:  Pineapple Cheese Ball.

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This is by far one of my most requested recipes over the years.  Every time I bring this cheese ball to a gathering, at least one person asks for it.  The best part is that it’s thrown together in 10 minutes!

With Super Bowl approaching, you’re going to need a good cheese ball… and this is it.  

So cheesy and full of crushed pineapple, green pepper, onion and pecans, it always gets wiped out when I serve it.

Enjoy!

Pineapple Cheese Ball

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• Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10
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Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, *very well drained
• 2 cups chopped pecans, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (more or less, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
• Optional:  chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Reserve 1 cup of the chopped pecans for covering the cheese ball once it is formed.
2. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients (except parsley) and stir well to combine.  Transfer mixture to a serving plate and form into a ball.  Top with remaining chopped pecans and parsley.  Serve with crackers.

Notes

*It’s very important to drain the pineapple as much as possible to prevent the cheese ball from being watery.