Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

Check this out - a Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball that'll make any party better. Mix cream cheese with sweet pineapple, add some red pepper, and roll it in crunchy pecans. It's quick to make but looks fancy. Why Make This This cheese ball's a hit because it's sweet and salty in one bite. Great for parties or holidays. Make it the day before - it gets better overnight. People always want the recipe after they try it. What You Need Cream Cheese: Soft, room temp Red Pepper: Chopped tiny Green Onions: Sliced thin Pineapple: Crushed and drained Seasoned Salt: For flavor Worcestershire Sauce: Just a dash Pecans: Chopped up How to Make It Mix It: Throw cream cheese, pepper, onions, pineapple, salt, and sauce in a bowl. Stir well. Add Nuts: Mix in half the pecans. Shape It: Roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic. Stick it in the fridge overnight. Finish Up: Roll the cold ball in the rest of the nuts. Serve: Put out some crackers and dig in. A creamy cheese ball coated in chopped pecans and mixed with pineapple chunks sits on a decorative plate, accompanied by a silver fork. | Lastminrecipes.com Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Party Perfect This thing's got it all - creamy, sweet, crunchy. The cream cheese gets better with the sweet pineapple, and those pecans make every bite interesting. Family Favorite Know those recipes everyone asks for? This is one. Perfect for holidays or any get-together. Makes enough for a crowd but disappears fast. Why These Flavors Work It's all about balance here. Cream cheese keeps it smooth, pineapple makes it sweet, nuts make it crunchy. Peppers and onions add zip. Simple stuff that works great together. Quick and Easy Takes maybe 15 minutes to throw together. Just mix, shape, chill. Done. The hard part's waiting overnight, but trust me - worth it. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned? Yes! Just squeeze out the juice real good. Too much juice makes the cheese ball runny. Pat the chunks dry with paper towels before mixing in How early can I make it? Make it 2 days before if you want. Wrap it tight in plastic, keep it cold. Roll it in nuts right before people come over so they stay crunchy. No Worcestershire sauce - now what? Use soy sauce instead - just a little less than the recipe says. Or try some steak sauce. Taste as you go till it's right. What if we can't eat nuts? Crush up some crackers real fine instead. Or use those crunchy onions that go on green bean casserole. Even bread crumbs work if you toast them first. How long will leftovers last? Keep it wrapped tight in the fridge, eat within 3 days. The crackers might get soft but the cheese is still good. Let it warm up a bit before eating. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Some more ideas Love this? Try making pineapple pecan salad next time. Same tasty mix but lighter with green stuff. Or make it into a cold cake with layers of cream, nuts and fruit. Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Quick cheese ball that saved party night. Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time ~ Total Time 15 Minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Cuisine: American Yield: 10 Servings (1 cheese ball) Dietary: Vegetarian Ingredients 01 16 oz soft cream cheese. 02 1/3 cup cut-up red pepper. 03 1/4 cup sliced green onion. 04 2 cans crushed pineapple (8 oz each), squeezed dry. 05 2 spoons seasoned salt. 06 2 spoons Worcestershire sauce. 07 2 cups crushed pecans. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Instructions Step 01 Mix cream cheese, red pepper, green onion, dry pineapple, salt, and Worcestershire in big bowl. Step 02 Add 1/2 cup crushed nuts, mix in. Step 03 Make into ball shape. Wrap tight in plastic. Let sit in fridge 8 hours or overnight. Step 04 Roll ball in rest of nuts before serving. Step 05 Put on plate with crackers. Notes Green pepper works instead of red. Squeeze pineapple super dry in strainer. Keeps 3 days in fridge if wrapped tight. Tools You'll Need Big bowl. Plastic wrap. Strainer.