This sweet, salty and savory cheese ball is an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for ANY occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
2(8 ounce)packages cream cheesesoftened
1(8 ounce)can crushed pineapple*very well drained
1 ⅔cupschopped pecansdivided - reserve ⅔ cup for coating
¼cupminced green bell pepper
2tablespoonsminced yellow onion
½teaspoongarlic powdermore or less, to taste
½teaspoonkosher saltmore or less, to taste
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsleyoptional garnish
Instructions
Stir together softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, 1 cup of chopped pecans, green bell pepper, yellow onion, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl.
Transfer mixture to a serving plate and form into a ball. Coat with remaining ⅔ cup of chopped pecans.
Wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with parsley when serving, if desired. Serve with crackers or pretzels.
Notes
*It's very important to drain the pineapple as much as possible to prevent the cheese ball from being watery.
Make Ahead Instructions:
Refrigerator: Prepare as directed except do not coat with pecans. Wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Coat with pecans just before serving.
Freezer: Wrap fully prepared cheese ball in plastic wrap and store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight before serving.