Pineapple Cheese Ball
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4.6
Pineapple Cheese Ball
Description
Pineapple Cheese Ball brings together smooth, softened cream cheese mixed with drained crushed pineapple, chopped onion, and garlic salt for seasoning. After chilling to meld the flavors and firm the mixture, it is shaped into a ball and coated with finely chopped pecans, adding a crunchy texture around the creamy center. The mixture's slight sweetness comes primarily from the pineapple, balanced by savory notes from the onion and garlic salt, while the pecans provide a nutty surface.
The cheese ball is served cold, making it easy to slice or spread onto crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables. Its texture and flavor contrasts complement a variety of sides, offering flexibility for different occasions. It works well as a snack or appetizer, allowing for simple preparation in advance.
This recipe estimates serving about 16 portions based on one-sixteenth of the ball without sides. Since ingredient brands vary, nutritional values may differ. The cheese ball should be wrapped and refrigerated until serving to maintain its shape and freshness.
Ingredients
For the cheeseball:
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces pineapple drained, crushed
- 2 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- garlic salt dash
- 1 cup pecan finely chopped
Optional serving sides:
- crackers
- Fruit
- Veggies
- bread
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese, drained pineapple, onion and garlic salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate for one hour. 16 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces crushed pineapple, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, dash of garlic salt
- After refrigerating, press the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll the ball in finely chopped pecans. 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with crackers, fruit, bread or veggies.
Notes
- Chill the cheese mixture well to help it firm up before shaping into a ball.
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the cheese ball.
- Wrap and refrigerate the finished ball until ready to serve to keep its shape and freshness.
- Serve sliced or spread on crackers, bread, fruit, or vegetables according to preference.
- The recipe yields about 16 servings based on 1/16th of the cheese ball without sides.
- Calorie counts are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands; seek nutrition advice if exact details are required.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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