Pineapple Cheese Ball
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Pineapple Cheese Ball
Description
This Pineapple Cheese Ball recipe starts by combining softened cream cheese with crushed pineapple drained well to avoid excess moisture. Red bell pepper and green onions add sweet crunch and mild bite, while hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce contribute subtle heat and savory depth. Monterey Jack cheese mixed in the base gives a creamy texture with mild melting qualities.
After mixing, the cheese mixture is formed into a tight ball and chilled for at least two hours to firm up. Meanwhile, pecans are toasted and cooled, then combined with the remaining shredded Monterey Jack cheese and chopped fresh parsley. The chilled cheese ball is rolled in this pecan and cheese coating, which adheres to the surface for texture and additional flavor contrast. The result is a balance of creamy, sweet, tangy, spicy, and nutty flavors with a pleasing festive appearance.
Serve this cheese ball with crackers, vegetable sticks, or other dippers as a flavorful party appetizer. Leftovers store well when tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup pineapple well drained, crushed
- ½ red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 dashes hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese finely shred, divided, shredded
- ⅔ cup pecan finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, pineapple, red pepper, green onion, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce & 1 cup of Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Form cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, toast pecans and cool completely. Mix cooled pecans, remaining Monterey Jack and parsley in a shallow bowl.
- Remove cheese from the fridge and roll in pecan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the cheese ball.
- Allow the cheese ball to chill for at least two hours to firm before coating.
- Toast pecans beforehand and cool completely for optimal texture.
- Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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