Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball
User Reviews
4.7
Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball
Description
The Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball starts by softening cream cheese and draining canned crushed pineapple thoroughly. Along with chopped green onions and diced ham, these ingredients are combined with powdered sugar to add subtle sweetness. The mixture is shaped into a ball using plastic wrap and chilled until firm.
Once set, the cheese ball is rolled in chopped pecans, adding a crunchy contrast to the creamy interior. The balance of the tangy pineapple, savory ham, and the creamy, slightly sweetened cheese base gives the appetizer a layered flavor profile.
This cheese ball is served as an appetizer or snack, suitable for spreading on crackers or bread. It should be removed from the refrigerator about 10 to 15 minutes before serving to soften for scooping.
Optional adjustments include adding garlic powder or ranch seasoning for more flavor, or using blue cheese or sharp cheddar for different cheese notes. Using a stand mixer or mixing by hand are both suitable.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces pineapple canned) drained, crushed
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 1/3 cup ham chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Soften the cream cheese, drain the pineapple, chop the green onions, dice the ham.
Mix
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, drained pineapple, powdered sugar, chopped green onions and dice ham.
Shape
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Line a small bowl with plastic wrap and scoop the mixture in. Close the plastic wrap around the mixture and shape into a ball.
Chill
- Chill until firm, then roll in crushed pecans.
- Return to the fridge and store until you want to serve.
- Devour.
Notes
- Allow the cheese ball to chill fully to firm up before rolling in pecans for better coating adhesion.
- Remove from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before serving to soften for easier scooping.
- Optional flavor additions include garlic powder, ranch dressing mix, or a pinch of salt to taste.
- You can substitute or add blue cheese or sharp cheddar for varied flavor profiles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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