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Pineapple Cheese Ball

Whip up this tasty pineapple cheese ball recipe and enjoy it with veggies, crackers, or crostini.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese finely shred, divided
  • ⅔ cup Finely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Combine cream cheese, pineapple, red pepper, green onion, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce & 1 cup of Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Form cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, toast pecans and cool completely. Mix cooled pecans, remaining Monterey Jack and parsley in a shallow bowl.
  4. Remove cheese from the fridge and roll in pecan mixture, pressing to adhere.
  5. Serve with crackers, veggies, or your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • Leftover cheese balls can be stored tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 169 (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 577IU 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.